AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Youth Against Irregular Migration (YAIM) works towards the following aims and objectives: to minimize (youth) involvement in irregular migration from The Gambia; to challenge the mindset of considering migration as the only viable way to fulfillment; to build the capacity, self-confidence and self-reliance of Gambian youths and returnees; to advocate for safe, regular and accessible migration opportunities; …
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The Gambia
With a population of 2 million, The Gambia is one of Africa’s smallest countries. Despite its size, migration plays a significant role in Gambian society. Overseas remittances of an estimated 118,000 Gambians living abroad account for over 20 per cent of the country’s GDP, while rural-to-urban migration has led to increasing urbanization. Over the past few years, the pursuit for …