Their Voice Must Be Heard

Empowering Voices, Protecting Rights

About Us

Environment' and Human Rights Campaigns

Engaging communities through awareness programs and advocacy to safeguard the rights of vulnerable populations.

Educational Workshops

Hosting informative seminars and workshops to educate the youth about human rights abuses and protection strategies.

Community Outreach

Conducting grass-roots outreach in schools and local communities to foster a culture of rights awareness and activism.

Our Ocean Campaign (Nna Baadaa)

The Our Ocean Campaign is a comprehensive initiative focused on the preservation of marine environments, encompassing efforts to clean up the ocean, raise public awareness about ocean conservation, and advocate for sustainable management of fish resources. To us, fish is not merely a source of food; it is intricately linked to our cultural identity, and safeguarding fish populations is fundamental to protecting and preserving our heritage and reputation.

Their Voice Must Be Heard has transformed our community by educating women and girls about their rights.
Aisha Manneh
Community Member

The workshops and seminars helped me understand the importance of human rights advocacy.
Lamin J.
Local Student

I am grateful for the support and education provided by this organization. It has made a significant impact on my life.
Fatou S.
Participant

Mustapha Manneh

Founder / C.E.O

Mustapha Manneh is an accomplished investigative journalist and researcher with an emphasis on environmental conservation and human rights, demystifying complex data and using on-the-ground probing to connect the dots. Collaborative thought partner and consultant who works solo and in teams to tell impactful stories through diverse media platforms. Resourceful strategist adept at facilitating dialogue, building networks, and effecting positive change in challenging environments.

Bai Matarr Sanyang

Co-Founder

Bai is an experienced insurance worker. His passion for sports and community service has led him to be involved in multiple organizations in Kartong, such as the Village Development Committee, Kartong Sport Committee, and Kartong Health and Safety. Currently, he is working towards a BA in Development studies at Gambia University.

Jainaba Sowe

Finance Adviser

Jainaba is a skilled banker, and her extensive experience in banking and finance will help guide the organization's financial spending. Jainaba holds a BA in Accountancy.

Solomon C.Jatta

Legal Adviser / Secretary General

Barrister Jatta, a legal practitioner and author in The Gambia, holds an LLB in Law from The University of The Gambia. He has also represented many underprivileged people.

Dembo Jatta

Engagement Coordination

Dembo Jatta is a EAFYF Ambassador. IUCN Vulture Specialist Group.He pursued a BA (Honours) in Wildlife Conservation at the African Leadership University (ALU) in Kigali, RwandaBeyond his academic and professional pursuits, Dembo has a passion for wildlife photography and storytelling.

Awa Gibba

Community Mobilization Coordinator

Awa teaches General Science and Physical Education. She has extensive experience and a passion for teaching and community development.

Matty Jobe

Board Member

Matty is a determined, flexible, and accountable senior undergraduate student at the University of The Gambia (UTG) School of Journalism and Digital Media (SJDM). She has achieved measurable success in student leadership and community engagement, particularly in raising awareness about the dangers of illegal migration. Her career goal is to become a dependable, productive, and respectful team member in a communication-related field within a prestigious organization. She aims to apply her technical and professional knowledge to contribute to the organization's philosophy and goals.

Dr. Natalie Chwalisz

Board Member

Ousman Gaku

Board Member

Mr. Ousman Gaku is from Bakadaji Village, Jimara URR. He holds a Higher Teacher Certificate from the Gambia College, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from the University of the Gambia and a Master of Public Policy from KDI School of Public Policy and Managenent in South Korea. Mr. Gaku has extensive work experience. He started his career as Teacher, then worked at the International Open University as a Program Developer and Planner, he also worked at Smart Technologies as Entrepreneurship and Business Development Manager, as Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant at IOM, as Migration Project Analyst at the UNDP and as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at the International IDEA. In addition to his work, Mr. Gaku is a Public Policy Analyst who writes about various societal issues.

Ria Schelfhout

Board Member

Aissata D. DIA

Board Member

Aissata D. DIA is an environmental biologist who has worked in marine conservation in the West African sub-region for over 15 years. She has been involved in creating and strengthening several Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in countries such as Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Republic of Guinea, Sierra Leone, Cabo Verde, and Benin. She has also played a key role in establishing a system of co-management between the state and communities, and in setting up a regional network of Marine Protected Areas. She strongly believes in the importance of involving and putting communities at the forefront of conservation efforts, emphasizing the effectiveness of advocacy through practical action. Aissata holds a master's degree in Protected Area Management and recently graduated with an MBA in Project Management, which she pursued through an online course.

Omar AJ Saho

Senior Adviser

Omar AJ Saho is an Environmentalist and Social Policy Analyst. He is dedicated to driving change in climate adaptation, environmental restoration, social justice, and sustainable development sphere. Mr. Saho’s experience includes providing insightful policy recommendations on livelihood diversification, climate change adaptation, and community mobilization for ecological conservation, sea turtle conservation, ecotourism development, and environmental restoration. Over the past nine years, Mr. Saho has led transformative environmental restoration initiatives along the Southern coastline of The Gambia. He researched sea turtle nesting and governance of the southern coastline of Gambia. From 2016 to present, Mr. Saho coordinated the organization, planning, and implementation of the annual Gunjur International Bird Fair & Ecotourism Conference; an event that brought together over 750 conservationists and stakeholders to tackle the pressing environmental and ecotourism challenges facing The Gambia. Mr. Saho’s expertise is centered on policy issues relating to Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience, Environmental Restoration, Sea Turtle Conservation, Social Justice, Ecotourism Development, Sustainable Development, and Research.