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UNFPA Gambia

A least developed country, The Gambia has reduced maternal mortality, but further progress is needed. Limited access to contraceptives and the prevalence of child marriage also remain key challenges. Active in the country since 1972, UNFPA helps strengthen capacities to provide reproductive health care, including emergency obstetric and family planning services. With HIV prevalence edging up, UNFPA has assisted with collecting national data mapping the epidemic’s socio-economic differences and applying new information to policy-making. Programmes also back the implementation of the national gender and women’s empowerment policy.

Key results of Gambia in 2021 View more
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Emergency obstetric and newborn care

Emergency obstetric and newborn care coverage was met, as per the international recommended minimum standards
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Adolescent-friendly Sexual and reproductive health services

Quality assured, adolescent-friendly sexual and reproductive health services were provided in at least 25 per cent of public health facilities
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Health services for sexual violence survivors

Essential health services were provided for survivors of sexual violence by at least 60 per cent of public health facilities
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Cervical cancer screening services

Cervical cancer screening services were offered by at least 25 per cent of public health facilities
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Sexual and reproductive health/HIV index

A sexual and reproductive health/HIV integration index was applied
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Supply chain management strategy

A costed supply chain management strategy was in place, taking into account the UNFPA/WHO implementation guide on ensuring rights-based contraceptive delivery
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Sexual and reproductive health indicators available

Sexual and reproductive health indicators were collected periodically, and made publically available
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Patient satisfaction surveys

Routine patient satisfaction surveys were conducted on the provision of sexual and reproductive health services
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National plans against harmful practices

A costed national action plan to address harmful practices was developed
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Life skills programmes for girls

1,090
Marginalized girls were reached with health, social and economic asset-building programmes
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Key humanitarian results 2020

UNFPA-assisted safe deliveries

Affected population reached with Family Planning services

Number of women of reproductive age (aged 15-49) reached with SRH services

Number of people reached with SRH/GBV information and awareness activities

Number of people reached with personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies

Functional health facilities supported by UNFPA that provide Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC)

Dignity Kits distributed

Cantidad de espacios seguros

Number of adolescent and youth-friendly spaces supported by UNFPA

Number of health facilities that provide specialized GBV services (including Clinical Management of Rape), supported by UNFPA

Jeunes animateurs et bénévoles formés à la santé sexuelle et reproductive

Personnel trained on clinical management of rape

Personnel trained on Minimum Initial Package (MISP)

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Programme Activities

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  • Principales
  • Non - core

Gambia 2022 Programme Activities data

Ending gender-based violence and harmful practices
By 2025, the reduction in gender-based violence and harmful practices has accelerated
Total Spending:
$2,433,189
Implemented by:
UNFPA $985,894 (41%)
NGO $979,060 (40%)
GOV $468,235 (19%)
Funded by:
Recursos básicos (23%)
Recursos complementarios (77%)
Adolescents and youth
By 2025, strengthened skills and opportunities for adolescents and youth to ensure bodily autonomy, leadership and participation, and to build human capital
Total Spending:
$647,813
Implemented by:
UNFPA $275,384 (43%)
NGO $36,801 (6%)
GOV $335,628 (52%)
Funded by:
Recursos básicos (3)
Recursos complementarios (97)
Gender and social norms
By 2025, strengthened mechanisms and capacities of actors and institutions to address discriminatory gender and social norms to advance gender equality and women’s decision-making
Total Spending:
$745,708
Implemented by:
UNFPA $89,783 (12%)
NGO $620,588 (83%)
GOV $35,336 (5%)
Funded by:
Recursos básicos (7)
Recursos complementarios (93)
Policy and accountability
By 2025, improved integration of sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, as well as the prevention of and response to gender-based violence and harmful practices, into universal health coverage-related policies and plans, and other relevant laws, policies, plans, and accountability frameworks
Total Spending:
$609,005
Implemented by:
UNFPA $509,731 (84%)
NGO $11,269 (2%)
GOV $88,005 (14%)
Funded by:
Recursos básicos (51)
Recursos complementarios (49)
Quality of care and services
By 2025, strengthened capacity of systems, institutions and communities to provide high-quality, comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and services, including supplies, as well as essential services to address gender-based violence and harmful practices
Total Spending:
$430,664
Implemented by:
UNFPA $110,996 (26%)
NGO $310,402 (72%)
GOV $9,266 (2%)
Funded by:
Recursos básicos (39)
Recursos complementarios (61)
Ending preventable maternal deaths
By 2025, the reduction of preventable maternal deaths has accelerated
Total Spending:
$567,090
Implemented by:
NGO $38,397 (7%)
UNFPA $399,150 (70%)
GOV $129,544 (23%)
Funded by:
Recursos básicos (59%)
Recursos complementarios (41%)
Adolescents and youth
By 2025, strengthened skills and opportunities for adolescents and youth to ensure bodily autonomy, leadership and participation, and to build human capital
Total Spending:
$58,824
Implemented by:
UNFPA $5,883 (10%)
NGO $4,586 (8%)
GOV $48,355 (82%)
Funded by:
Recursos básicos (18)
Recursos complementarios (82)
Gender and social norms
By 2025, strengthened mechanisms and capacities of actors and institutions to address discriminatory gender and social norms to advance gender equality and women’s decision-making
Total Spending:
$-3
Implemented by:
UNFPA $-3 (116%)
GOV $0 (-16%)
Funded by:
Recursos básicos (116)
Recursos complementarios (-16)
Humanitarian action
By 2025, strengthened the capacity of critical actors and systems in preparedness, early action and in the provision of life-saving interventions that are timely, integrated, conflict- and climate-sensitive, gender-transformative and peace-responsive
Total Spending:
$33,714
Implemented by:
NGO $33,714 (100%)
Funded by:
Recursos básicos (100)
Policy and accountability
By 2025, improved integration of sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, as well as the prevention of and response to gender-based violence and harmful practices, into universal health coverage-related policies and plans, and other relevant laws, policies, plans, and accountability frameworks
Total Spending:
$93,156
Implemented by:
UNFPA $68,203 (73%)
NGO $40 (0%)
GOV $24,913 (27%)
Funded by:
Recursos básicos (89)
Recursos complementarios (11)
Quality of care and services
By 2025, strengthened capacity of systems, institutions and communities to provide high-quality, comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and services, including supplies, as well as essential services to address gender-based violence and harmful practices
Total Spending:
$381,399
Implemented by:
UNFPA $325,068 (85%)
NGO $57 (0%)
GOV $56,274 (15%)
Funded by:
Recursos básicos (54)
Recursos complementarios (46)
Ending the unmet need for family planning
By 2025, the reduction in the unmet need for family planning has accelerated
Total Spending:
$931,109
Implemented by:
GOV $303,945 (33%)
NGO $176,392 (19%)
UNFPA $450,773 (48%)
Funded by:
Recursos básicos (44%)
Recursos complementarios (56%)
Adolescents and youth
By 2025, strengthened skills and opportunities for adolescents and youth to ensure bodily autonomy, leadership and participation, and to build human capital
Total Spending:
$373,261
Implemented by:
UNFPA $148,756 (40%)
NGO $86,252 (23%)
GOV $138,253 (37%)
Funded by:
Recursos básicos (53)
Recursos complementarios (47)
Gender and social norms
By 2025, strengthened mechanisms and capacities of actors and institutions to address discriminatory gender and social norms to advance gender equality and women’s decision-making
Total Spending:
$72,945
Implemented by:
NGO $72,945 (100%)
Funded by:
Recursos complementarios (100)
Policy and accountability
By 2025, improved integration of sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, as well as the prevention of and response to gender-based violence and harmful practices, into universal health coverage-related policies and plans, and other relevant laws, policies, plans, and accountability frameworks
Total Spending:
$218,630
Implemented by:
UNFPA $152,283 (70%)
NGO $917 (0%)
GOV $65,430 (30%)
Funded by:
Recursos básicos (66)
Recursos complementarios (34)
Population change and data
By 2025, strengthened data systems and evidence that take into account population changes and other megatrends (including ageing and climate change), in development policies and programmes, especially those related to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights
Total Spending:
$19,717
Implemented by:
UNFPA $19,717 (100%)
Funded by:
Recursos complementarios (100)
Quality of care and services
By 2025, strengthened capacity of systems, institutions and communities to provide high-quality, comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and services, including supplies, as well as essential services to address gender-based violence and harmful practices
Total Spending:
$246,556
Implemented by:
UNFPA $130,016 (53%)
NGO $16,278 (7%)
GOV $100,261 (41%)
Funded by:
Recursos básicos (26)
Recursos complementarios (74)

Programme Documentation

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CPD Gambia [2024-2028] (DP/FPA/CPD/GMB/9)
Cycle: 2024-2028
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CPD Gambia [2017-2021] (DP/FPA/CPD/GMB/8)
Cycle: 2017-2021
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UNDAF Gambia [2012-2016]
Cycle: 2012-2016
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CPD Gambia [2007-2011] (DP/FPA/CPD/GMB/6)
Cycle: 2007-2011
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CPD Gambia [2012-2016] (DP/FPA/CPD/GMB/7)
Cycle: 2012-2016
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CPAP Gambia [2012-2016]
Cycle: 2012-2016
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Notas técnicas y fuentes

The designations employed and the presentation of material on the map do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNFPA concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. The dotted line represents approximately the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir agreed upon by India and Pakistan. The final status of Jammu and Kashmir has not yet been agreed upon by the parties.

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