Gambia: Banjul Red Cross Holds 15th Annual Youth Gathering

The Banjul Red Cross branch, on 7 December 2013 held their 15th annual youth gathering in Banjul at the Gambia High School. The programme brought about one thousand young people from different walks of life for a period of 24 hours. The aim of the gathering was to discuss issues concerning their society, particularly young people and find a common solution to those concerns during the event, so as to discuss their roles and responsibilities as young people for the attainment of the vision 2020 and other national development priorities.

It was also a platform in which youth volunteers are allowed to showcase their leadership skills and talents.

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