About us
Who we are
We are a team of volunteers who believe that through the power of community collaborations, we can improve the lives of many.
Northwest Seattle Gambian Association (NWSGA) is a state-wide, all-volunteer non-profit organization of the Gambian community in the State of Washington. NWSGA does not discriminate. It serves people of all backgrounds, however, the majority of people served by this association happen to be Gambians. Gambia and most of Africa by tradition are very community-based in their day to day lives. Most people from the continent grow up with strong adherence to community values. Those same community values are what this association believes in.
We raise funds mostly through community donations, grants, fundraising events/activities. These funds are then used in the community to help in different way, e.g purchasing school supplies for children or organizing cultural events.
How we do it
We raise funds mostly through community donations, grants, fundraising events/activities. These funds are then used in the community to help in different ways, e.g purchasing school supplies for children or organizing cultural events.
What We’ve Done
- Car wash fundraising event
- Invited SeneGambian musicians like Jaliba Kuyateh
- Organized family/recreational events including mother’s/father’s day, gala dinner, Eid, BBQ, back to school event … etc.
- Shipped medical supplies to Gambia
- Donated a container full of donations to Gambia
- Paid bills like medical or utilities for community members
- Hosted several drives including mask drive, food drive and vaccine drive
Our approach
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote cross cultural understanding, good citizenship and development through social programs, education programs and environmental sustainability programs.
Whether it is children’s back to school programs, food drives, National Independence celebrations, or educative community workshops, we believe that together we can bring prosperity to our community.
Our Aims and Objectives
- To endeavour to foster a cordial relationship between Gambians living in the greater Seater area and other sister organizations.
- To help where necessary secure funds for the repatriation of remains of Gambians to the homeland.
- To assist low income families secure help with immigration matters.
- To help Gambian youth excel through sports and vocational skills development.
- To promote the protection of the rights and welfare of all especially Gambian women and children.
- To collaborate with organisations and institutions in the United States that supports immigrant rights and justice.
- To create awareness on environmental protection, reproductive health issues and HIV/AIDS through sensitization of local community members.
OUR PARTNERS
