Investing in Skills, Knowledge, and Infrastructure Development for The Gambia's Future

The Tertiary and Higher Education Trust (THET) Fund provides strategic financing to strengthen TVET and higher education institutions, empower learners, and support national development through skills and infrastructure development.

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About the THET Fund

The THET Fund is a national financing mechanism dedicated to enhancing the quality, relevance, and accessibility of TVET and higher education in The Gambia. We invest in institutions, educators, and learners to improve skills, employability, and innovation across the country.

Funding Windows

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Internship & Apprenticeship Window

A flagship funding window supporting youth skills development through structured, paid internships.

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Institutional Strengthening Window

Professional development, certifications, scholarships, and capacity-building for instructors and lecturers.

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Infrastructure & Equipment Window

Enhancing laboratories, workshops, ICT infrastructure, and learning environments.

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Project UpdateSeptember 2026

THET Fund Leadership, 2M Corp & GICTA Conduct Technical Review of Grantarium

The leadership of the THET Fund and 2M Corp held a technical demonstration and review of the Grantarium Grants Management System with senior officials of GICTA to ensure alignment with government ICT requirements.

Press ReleaseAugust 2026

MoHERST Leads National Validation of The Gambia’s Science, Technology and Innovation Policy

The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology convened a validation workshop for the NSTIP 2027–2035 and draft STI Bill, featuring a technical review presentation by THET Fund Executive Director Dr Jorjoh Ndure-Tambedou.

Press ReleaseSeptember 2026

THET Fund’s Leadership Inspires the Next Generation of Girls in ICT

Dr. Jorjoh Ndure-Tambedou participated in the Girls in ICT Mentorship Programme 2026, speaking on women in leadership and encouraging young women to harness AI to drive innovation and community development.

Project UpdateSeptember 2026

THET Fund Conducts Two-Day Technical Working Group Sessions on Foundational Institutional Strengthening Funding Window

The THET Fund convened a Technical Working Group session under its Foundational Institutional Strengthening Funding Window to validate priority needs and translate them into procurement-ready specifications with beneficiary institutions.

Impact Snapshot

High-level indicators highlighting our progress in strengthening higher education and TVET in The Gambia.

Institutions Supported

Updated Sept 2026

Stakeholders Engaged

Updated Sept 2026

700+

Youth Beneficiaries

Updated Sept 2026

Grants Awarded

Updated Sept 2026

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