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National Council for Civic Education
Republic of The Gambia
Republic of The Gambia · Est. 1998

Sustaining constitutional democracy in The Gambia.

To Educate is Noble.

A statutory body established by Act No. 1 of 1998 — building an informed, participatory citizenry through civic and voter education, constitutional awareness, and community engagement in every constituency.

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18 June 2025 · Constitutional

Constituency Consultative Dialogue on the 2024 Draft Constitution

NCCE concludes nationwide consultative dialogues gathering constituency-level input, culminating in a final declaration submitted to the National Assembly.

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Faces of civic education
+200k
200k+
Gambians reached in 2024
The Council

Democracy is a habit — and habits are taught.

A statutory body of the Republic of The Gambia — building an informed citizenry through constitutional literacy, voter education, and community engagement in every constituency.

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To create and sustain awareness of constitutional democracy for the achievement of political, economic and social stability through civic education.
Article 198 · Constitution of The Gambia · Act No. 1 of 1998
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1998
Year established
7
Regions covered nationally
50+
Programmes delivered annually
200k+
Citizens reached in 2024
Mission & Vision

What we do — and what we're working toward.

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Our Mission

To deliver civic education in every constituency of The Gambia — informing, engaging, and empowering citizens on their Constitution, their rights, and their responsibilities.

Through radio, television, print, schools, and direct dialogue, NCCE takes constitutional literacy and voter education to communities across all seven regions — with particular focus on women, youth, and persons with disabilities.

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Our Vision

A Gambian citizenry that understands its Constitution, defends its democracy, and participates fully — regardless of gender, ability, or geography.

We envision The Gambia as a nation where every citizen has the knowledge and confidence to hold institutions accountable, participate in free and fair elections, and contribute to a stable, inclusive democratic society.

What we do

Four pillars of civic education.

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Constitutional Awareness

Public understanding of the Gambian Constitution, citizen rights, and the responsibilities of democratic participation.

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02

Voter & Electoral Education

Nationwide campaigns supporting free, fair, and informed participation in Gambian elections at every level.

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03

Gender & Inclusion

Advocacy for women, youth, and persons with disabilities in governance, leadership, and community decision-making.

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04

Community Outreach

Grassroots dialogue, radio and television programmes, and printed civic education materials, reaching every constituency.

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Voices from the field

Civic education, in their words.

Before the NCCE dialogue came to Basse, we knew we had rights. Now we know which sections of the Constitution to point to when we ask for them.
Fatoumata Ceesay
Community Facilitator · Upper River Region
The disability inclusion campaign was the first time our voices were part of the process — not spoken for. That distinction matters.
Ebrima Jallow
Advocate · Gambia Federation of the Disabled
Training on gender-responsive budgeting gave us the language to walk into the council chamber and be heard, not just seen.
Isatou Manneh
Councillor · West Coast Region
Message from the Executive Secretary
A citizenry that understands its constitution defends its constitution. That is the work of this Council — quietly, patiently, in every corner of The Gambia.
[Executive Secretary Name]
Executive Secretary, National Council for Civic Education
Resources

Publications & documents.

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Declaration Constituency Consultative Dialogue on the 2024 Draft Constitution

Final Declaration — Constituency Consultative Dialogue on the 2024 Draft Constitution

June 2025 · PDF
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Brochure PWD Act 2021 — Public Information Brochure

Persons with Disabilities Act 2021 — Public Information Brochure

November 2022 · PDF
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Press release Gazetting of the 2020 Constitution Bill

Gazetting of the Bill to Promulgate the Constitution, 2020

Ministry of Justice · May 2020
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Get involved

Democracy needs you.

Join a community dialogue, request a facilitator, or volunteer with NCCE in your constituency. Civic engagement starts with a single conversation.

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