Empowering Women. Inspiring Youth. Transforming Communities.
Who We Are
A Community-Led Organization Creating Lasting Change Daughters of Africa (DOAF) is a registered non-governmental organization founded in The Gambia in 2016. At Daughters of Africa, we believe that sustainable development begins when people are equipped with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and opportunities needed to improve their own lives and communities.We work closely with women, young people, educators, community leaders, healthcare professionals, institutions, and development partners to co-create solutions that respond to local challenges while building long-term resilience.
Our Featured Programme
The Daigo Partnership
connecting Communities Through Global Learning. One of our flagship initiatives, the Daigo Partnership, brings together Daughters of Africa and the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) to provide young people with leadership training, digital skills, vocational education, international learning opportunities, and pathways to employment.
Our Programmes
Empowering Communities Through Practical ActionOur programmes are designed around the needs and aspirations of the communities we serve.
Our Areas of Impact:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Supporting children and young people through quality learning opportunities that build strong foundations for future success.
Featured Programme: Mini Aya Pre-School
Women's Empowerment & Gender Equality
Creating opportunities for women and girls to strengthen leadership, participation, confidence, and economic independence.
Featured Programme: Gambian Girls Matter (GGM)
Youth Leadership & Skills Development
Developing the next generation of leaders through mentoring, experiential learning, leadership training, and skills exchange.
Health & Community Wellbeing
Providing accessible health information and awareness programmes that help communities make informed decisions about their wellbeing.
Featured Programme: DOAF Health Forums
Digital Innovation & Future Skill
Preparing young people for the modern economy through digital literacy, ICT training, and technology-enabled learning.
Featured Programme: DOAF Digital Hub
Economic Empowerment & Financial Inclusion
Supporting individuals, particularly women, to build financial resilience through savings, entrepreneurship, and cooperative development.
Featured Programme: DOAF Credit Union
Creative Arts, Culture & Enterprise
Using creativity as a tool for learning, expression, cultural preservation, and economic opportunity.
Featured Programme: Art Bantaba
International Learning & Knowledge Exchange
Building bridges between communities through partnerships, cultural exchange, and global learning opportunities.
Featured Programme: Daigo Partnership
Projects & Activities
At Daughters of Africa (DOAF), our programmes are designed to address real challenges faced by women, young people, and communities across The Gambia and beyond.
Meet Our Team
Behind every program, partnership, and success story is a passionate team dedicated to empowering women and girls across Africa. Meet a few of the leaders helping shape our mission every day.
Pauline Bailey
Co-Founder & Director
Famara Fatty
Chief Executive Officer
Alagie Ndow
Technical & Programme Manager
News & Updates
Welcome to the News & Updates section of Daughters of Africa (DOAF) – your central platform for our latest activities, programme updates, community stories, training highlights, and official reports.
Our Trusted Partners
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Join Us in Building a Better Future
Every individual deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, lead, and thrive. Whether you are a donor, volunteer, educator, business, development partner, or advocate for social change, there is a place for you in our journey.
Together, we can empower women, inspire youth, strengthen communities, and create sustainable futures.