How TANGO in Gambia is promoting sustainable solutions with local action
#NoOneLeftBehind
TANGO is leaving no one behind, and you? Share your story!
In The Gambia, TANGO (The Association of Non-Governmental Organizations), the national umbrella body for NGOs since 1983, is proving that sustainable solutions start with local action.
As part of its integrated environmental management and climate resilience efforts, TANGO is leading initiatives that go far beyond technology. In the North Bank Region, communities are seeing real change through the distribution of improved cooking stoves — a solution that’s cleaner, safer, and more sustainable.
💬 At the handover event in Medina Kanuma, TANGO’s Executive Director Ndey Sireng Bakurin, highlighted how this initiative isn't just about cookstoves — it's about:
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Protecting the environment by reducing deforestation and emissions.
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Supporting women and girls, who are often the most affected by indoor air pollution.
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Building resilience through accessible clean energy for vulnerable households.
Why it matters:
Traditional cooking methods contribute to serious health risks and environmental degradation. By introducing clean cookstove technology, TANGO is improving lives while promoting climate-smart practices at the community level.
📊 Real Impact: Dozens of vulnerable households in the North Bank Region are already benefiting from these clean energy solutions. This is grassroots development in action — community-led, inclusive, and transformative.
This work aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and with the principles of Leaving No One Behind including:
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SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being: By reducing indoor air pollution, the initiative improves respiratory health, especially for women and children.
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SDG 5 – Gender Equality: Women and girls benefit from safer cooking conditions and reduced time spent collecting firewood, allowing for greater empowerment and opportunity.
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SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy: Promotes access to clean, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions for vulnerable households.
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SDG 13 – Climate Action: Helps mitigate climate change by reducing emissions and deforestation through the adoption of cleaner technologies.
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SDG 15 – Life on Land: Supports forest preservation by reducing reliance on wood fuel.
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SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals: Built on collaboration between civil society, local leaders, and communities to achieve impactful, scalable solutions.
#NoOneLeftBehind - 🌍 In the North Bank Region, @TANGO_Gambia is distributing improved cooking stoves to vulnerable households — but this is more than just new technology.
It’s about:
✅ Healthier lives for women & children
✅ Reduced deforestation & emissions
✅ Empowered communities through clean energy
This is local leadership driving climate resilience. This is how we make sure #NoOneIsLeftBehind.
💬 TANGO is showing the way. What’s your story?
➡️ Learn more: https://www.forus-international.org/en/custom-page-detail/126070-how-tango-in-gambia-is-promoting-sustainable-solutions-with-local-action/?force_active=c9dd05de-8ebf-4b1c-994e-952b21d3a36d
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National/Local (The Gambia): @TANGO_NGO @MoECCGambia (Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources – Gambia) @Nema_Gambia @GambiaRadioTV @YEPGambia @GambiaYouth
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