Disability NGOs & Charities in Gambia

Gambia Association of the
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Kanifing S., Kanifing Municip., Banjul area
GADHOH goals are to champion the rights of people with hearing difficulties to fully participate in society through provision of education, job opportunities & awareness.

Gambia Association of
The Physically Disabled
Marina Parade, Banjul capital
GAPD's aims are to advocate on behalf of the physically challenged, prevent physical disabilities, lobby on ensuring rights & for fuller participation in civil society.

The Gambia Epilepsy Association
London Corner, 5 Dippa Dukureh Rd., Serrekunda
The GEA aims to improve the quality of life for epilepsy sufferers & their carers via equal opportunities, self-sufficiency, supervised medication & counseling.

Gambia Organisation For
The Visually Impaired
Kanifing South, MDI Road, Western Region
GOVI is an NGO carries out fundraising, rehabilitation in the community, treatment, skills training, hardship funding & advocates for the rights of blind children.

Gambian Physical Disability
Sports Association
Marina Parade, Banjul
The GPDSA is a civil society organisation that represents young, physically challenged people & is committed to advocating for recreational programs & facilities.

Home For Children With
Learning Disabilities
Hart Foundation, Kombo St. Mary Division
A short-term respite centre providing short-term, overnight stays for kids aged 5 to 15 years old. Activities includes art, daily life skills, play, music, dance, social interaction etc.

Rural Support Organisation
For The Disabled
Manneh Kunda, URR
It represents physically challenged people in the eastern half of the country in the Upper River Region. It campaigns for better access to healthcare, amenities etc.

Sightsavers
Kairaba Avenue, Fajara M Section
Since the 1950s Sightsavers - The Gambia has been testing & treating people with eye diseases such as cataracts.