WHO WE ARE

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The Foundation for Research on Women’s Health, Productivity and the Environment (BAFROW) is a national non-governmental, non-profit organization based in The Gambia. Our activities are financed and sustained through grants and donations, income generated from BAFROW-supported initiatives and proceeds from BAFROW Medical Centre. Our work complements the development efforts of the Government of The Gambia and other national partners, contributing to the achievement of national priorities and the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Our Holistic and Integrated Social and Economic Empowerment Program improves the health and economic well-being of vulnerable and marginalized groups—especially women and girls—in both rural and urban communities. Over the years, BAFROW has equipped women, girls and community members with the knowledge and skills needed to improve health, secure sustainable incomes and actively contribute to the development of their families and communities.

Recognizing the benefits of these interventions, and in response to community demand for improved and affordable health services, we revised our strategic direction to reduce dependence on donor funding and move toward a more sustainable model of healthcare delivery. As a result, we established BAFROW Medical Centre—a separate entity from BAFROW—designed to provide comprehensive health services while generating resources to sustain our broader mission.

  • Our Vision
  • Increase rights for women and girls through reduced prejudice and discrimination
  • Increase the contribution of women and girls to the development of their families, communities and country through health, economic, social, and political empowerment
  • Increase the number of empowered men promoting and supporting women’s and girls’ empowerment
  • Improve the quality of health care services for all
  • Our Mission

Complement the development efforts of the Government of The Gambia and other national partners through our holistic and integrated Social and Economic Empowerment Program geared towards improving the quality of life of the most vulnerable and marginalized people, especially women and girls, in targeted rural and urban communities.

  • Our Focus Areas
  • Preventing maternal and neonatal mortality through social mobilization, awareness-raising and clinical services
  • Preventing the injury as well as treating, rehabilitating and reintegrating obstetric fistula patients, restoring health and dignity
  • Promoting livelihood and empowerment initiatives for women and communities, fostering resilience and sustainability
  • Preventing harmful traditional practices that undermine the health and rights of women and girls

We implement under two core areas:

1. Health Care and Health Delivery through BAFROW Family Health Clinics, and

2. Health Promotion, Prevention and Protection 

OUR PARTNERS

Current Partners

  1. Government of The Gambia
  2. International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) Africa Region
  3. Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)
  4. The UN System
  5. L’Association EGALISE
  6. Private individuals (e.g. Swedish midwives)

Previous Partners

  1. National Aids Secretariat (NAS)/ World bank/ Global fund)
  2. United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
  3. Public Welfare Foundation (PWF)
  4. American Jewish World Services (AJWS)
  5. Department for International Development (DFID)
  6. ECOWAS Gender and Development Centre

BAFROW Medical Centre

BAFROW Medical Centre is a national, self-sustained commercial hospital providing both preventive and curative care.

It was established to:

  • Deliver integrated reproductive and sexual health services, with a strong focus on maternal and child health
  • Treat and manage communicable and non-communicable diseases, reducing illness and mortality
  • Sustain BAFROW projects by channelling proceeds from its services and activities, particularly when donor support is limited
  • Respond to the Government of The Gambia’s call for private and NGO sector investment in healthcare, thereby improving the quality of reproductive life for the population

Program

Innovations

Useful Links

  • BAFROW
    156, Mosque Road, Serrekunda,The Gambia
  • +220 66 25 639, +220 37 73 500
  • info@bafrow.org
  • BAFROW Model Centre
    Mandinaba Village, West Coast Region, The Gambia
  • +220 37 00 783
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