About EASE
Empowerment through Agriculture & Skills Education
Who We Are
Empowerment through Agriculture & Skills Education (EASE) is a non-profit organization established to address the root causes of poverty and vulnerability by investing in education, agricultural development, and practical skills acquisition.
Empowerment through Agriculture & Skills Education operates on the principle that education and agriculture are the strongest foundations for sustainable empowerment, particularly in underserved and rural communities. The organization was born out of the growing need to bridge gaps in rural communities, beginning with small-scale training workshops and now running fully structured programs that benefit hundreds of individuals across the Upper River Region of The Gambia.
Why We Exist
Many communities face systemic challenges that prevent sustainable development:
Limited access to quality education
Unemployment and lack of practical skills
Food insecurity and underutilized agricultural potential
Dependency on short-term aid rather than sustainable solutions
Gender gaps in rural farming communities
EASE was created to respond to these challenges through integrated education and agriculture-focused empowerment models that build self-reliance, resilience, and long-term opportunity.
Our Mission
To empower individuals and communities by expanding access to education, developing practical skills, and strengthening agriculture-based livelihoods, while fostering transparency, accountability, and sustainable development.
Our Vision
A world where individuals and communities are empowered through knowledge, skills, and sustainable agriculture to achieve dignity, self-reliance, and lasting prosperity.
Our Values
We are committed to transparency, accountability, sustainability, and community empowerment. Every initiative is designed to create lasting positive change.
Our Founders
Dawda Wally
Co-Founder & CEO
Dawda Wally is a visionary leader dedicated to empowering communities in The Gambia through sustainable agriculture and education. With extensive …
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Mamudu Baldeh
Co-Founder & COO
Mamudu Baldeh brings strategic operational expertise to EASE, ensuring efficient program delivery and organizational excellence. As Co-Founder and Chief Operating …
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Students
Educational sponsorship, particularly girls and youth
Youth
Employable skills and vocational training
Smallholder Farmers
Agricultural support and training
Rural Women
Primary beneficiaries in agriculture programs
Vulnerable Communities
Those facing systemic challenges
Community Members
Through community development initiatives
Our Programs
Agricultural Development & Sustainability
Comprehensive agricultural development & sustainability program for The Gambia
View DetailsEducation & Capacity Building
Comprehensive education & capacity building program for The Gambia
View DetailsFinancial & Business Empowerment
Comprehensive financial & business empowerment program for The Gambia
View DetailsCommunity Health & Wellbeing
Comprehensive community health & wellbeing program for The Gambia
View DetailsOur Impact
Individuals trained through workshops and training programs
Total funding received for programs and initiatives
Students awarded full education scholarships
Farmers supported and empowered
Community members reached through outreach programs
Successful community projects and initiatives
Our Goals
Monthly Targets
- Train 25 individuals in modern farming
- Distribute 10 microloans
- Enroll 5 students in scholarships
- Conduct skills training workshops
Quarterly Targets
- 3 workshops on empowerment
- Expand cooperatives by 2 groups
- Launch 1 new community program
- Monitor and evaluate outcomes
Yearly Targets
- Empower 500+ individuals
- Increase household income by 35%
- Support 100+ students long-term
- Strengthen community resilience
Core Values
Empowerment
We believe in equipping people with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to shape their own futures.
Education
We value education as a transformative force—academic, vocational, and experiential.
Sustainability
We prioritize long-term solutions that strengthen self-sufficiency and environmental stewardship.
Transparency & Accountability
We are accountable to our beneficiaries, donors, partners, and communities through clear reporting and ethical governance.
Equity & Inclusion
We work to ensure fair access to opportunities regardless of gender, background, or socio-economic status.
Integrity
We operate with honesty, professionalism, and respect in all engagements.
Community
Engaging local voices in leadership and impact.
Donor & Partner Engagement
EASE promotes trust-based partnerships by ensuring:
Clear linkage between donor contributions and outcomes
Transparent tracking of funds, beneficiaries, and projects
Regular reporting on progress and impact
Ethical stewardship of resources
Ways to support: Individual students, agricultural initiatives, skills training programs, and community projects.
Long-Term Outlook
Scale education and agriculture programs
Strengthen community resilience
Expand partnerships regionally and internationally
Enhance digital transparency and impact reporting
Contribute to sustainable development goals
Geographic Focus
Primary Location: Basse, Upper River Region, The Gambia
Communities Served: We serve all of The Gambia, with our primary focus on rural regions. This includes multiple villages such as Gambisara, Sutukoba, Garawol, and surrounding areas in the Upper River Region and other rural communities across the country.
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General Contact
Donation Inquiries
Location
Basse, Upper River Region, The Gambia