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THET Fund Leadership, 2M Corp & GICTA Conduct Technical Review of Grantarium
Project Update
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.
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MoHERST Leads National Validation of The Gambia’s Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
Press Release
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.
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THET Fund’s Leadership Inspires the Next Generation of Girls in ICT
Press Release
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.
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THET Fund Conducts Two-Day Technical Working Group Sessions on Foundational Institutional Strengthening Funding Window
Project Update
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.
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‘Is it necessary to give back to Gambia?’
Opinion
An insightful reflection by Dr Jorjoh Ndure-Tambedou, Executive Director of the THET Fund, on generational responsibility, nation-building, and making success useful for society.
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THET Fund, NRA and UTG Assess Sites for Pilot Student Bus Shelters
Project Update
The THET Fund, in collaboration with the National Roads Authority and The University of The Gambia, has conducted a site assessment to determine ideal locations for pilot student bus shelters.
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Together, We Raised Over D2.7 Million for the Future of Tertiary and Higher Education!
Press Release
The THET Fund Pledge-a-thon demonstrated what is possible when Government, the private sector, development partners, philanthropists and citizens unite behind a shared vision for education.
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THET Fund Participates in Landmark WACREN 2026 Opening Hosted by MoHERST
Press Release
The leadership of the Tertiary and Higher Education Trust (THET) Fund participated in the official opening of the West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN) Annual Conference and General Assembly 2026, hosted by the Ministry of Higher Education,Research Science and Technology (MoHERST) at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre.
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THET Fund visits TİKA in The Gambia
Press Release
As part of its ongoing situational analysis, the leadership of the THET Fund yesterday held a strategic engagement with the School of Nursing and Midwifery under The University of The Gambia’s School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences.
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THET Fund Engages NAQAA, USET and UEG in ongoing consultations
Press Release
The Tertiary and Higher Education Trust (THET) Fund continued its stakeholder consultation engagements with visits to the National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority (NAQAA), the University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (USET) and the University of Education Gambia (UEG).
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THET Fund Engages UTG School of Nursing and Midwifery
Press Release
As part of its ongoing situational analysis, the leadership of the THET Fund yesterday held a strategic engagement with the School of Nursing and Midwifery under The University of The Gambia’s School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences.
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THET Fund Engages “Future in Our Hands”
Press Release
The leadership of the Tertiary and Higher Education Trust (THET) Fund today held a productive engagement with The Gambia Federation Of The Disabled. as part of its ongoing stakeholder consultations.
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THET Fund Engages Gambia Federation of the Disabled
Press Release
The leadership of the Tertiary and Higher Education Trust (THET) Fund today held a productive engagement with The Gambia Federation Of The Disabled. as part of its ongoing stakeholder consultations.
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THET Fund Presents Stakeholder Engagement Analytical Findings to the Honorable Minister and MoHERST SMT
Press Release
The Leadership of the Tertiary and Higher Education Trust (THET) Fund presented its flagship National Stakeholder Engagement Findings to the Honourable Minister and Senior Management Team of the Ministry of Higher Education,Research Science and Technology (MoHERST).
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Spotlight on Our Executive Director!
Announcement
Dr Jorjoh Ndure-Tambedou, PhD, is a transformative leader committed to shaping futures for Gambian youth; grounded in capacity development, innovation, inclusion, and sustainable growth.
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THET Fund Engages UTG Students’ Union on Student-Centred Initiatives
Press Release
The Tertiary and Higher Education Trust (THET) Fund held a constructive engagement with the leadership of the University of The Gambia Students’ Union (UTGSU), represented by the Union’s President and Finance Director.
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THET Fund Leadership Continues Stakeholder Engagement Tour
Press Release
The leadership of the Tertiary and Higher Education Trust (THET) Fund on the 5th of March, 2026, continued their stakeholder engagement visits to key tertiary and higher education institutions in the country.
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THET Fund Leadership, 2M Corp & GICTA Conduct Technical Review of Grantarium
Project Update
September 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.
Read article
MoHERST Leads National Validation of The Gambia’s Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
Press Release
August 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.
Read article
THET Fund’s Leadership Inspires the Next Generation of Girls in ICT
Press Release
September 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.
Read article
THET Fund Conducts Two-Day Technical Working Group Sessions on Foundational Institutional Strengthening Funding Window
Project Update
September 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.
Read article
‘Is it necessary to give back to Gambia?’
Opinion
September 2026
‘Is it necessary to give back to Gambia?’
An insightful reflection by Dr Jorjoh Ndure-Tambedou, Executive Director of the THET Fund, on generational responsibility, nation-building, and making success useful for society.
Read article
THET Fund, NRA and UTG Assess Sites for Pilot Student Bus Shelters
Project Update
September 2026
THET Fund, NRA and UTG Assess Sites for Pilot Student Bus Shelters
The THET Fund, in collaboration with the National Roads Authority and The University of The Gambia, has conducted a site assessment to determine ideal locations for pilot student bus shelters.
Read article
Together, We Raised Over D2.7 Million for the Future of Tertiary and Higher Education!
Press Release
March 2026
Together, We Raised Over D2.7 Million for the Future of Tertiary and Higher Education!
The THET Fund Pledge-a-thon demonstrated what is possible when Government, the private sector, development partners, philanthropists and citizens unite behind a shared vision for education.
Read article
THET Fund Participates in Landmark WACREN 2026 Opening Hosted by MoHERST
Press Release
March 2026
THET Fund Participates in Landmark WACREN 2026 Opening Hosted by MoHERST
The leadership of the Tertiary and Higher Education Trust (THET) Fund participated in the official opening of the West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN) Annual Conference and General Assembly 2026, hosted by the Ministry of Higher Education,Research Science and Technology (MoHERST) at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre.
Read article
THET Fund visits TİKA in The Gambia
Press Release
March 2026
THET Fund visits TİKA in The Gambia
As part of its ongoing situational analysis, the leadership of the THET Fund yesterday held a strategic engagement with the School of Nursing and Midwifery under The University of The Gambia’s School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences.
Read article
THET Fund Engages NAQAA, USET and UEG in ongoing consultations
Press Release
March 2026
THET Fund Engages NAQAA, USET and UEG in ongoing consultations
The Tertiary and Higher Education Trust (THET) Fund continued its stakeholder consultation engagements with visits to the National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority (NAQAA), the University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (USET) and the University of Education Gambia (UEG).
Read article
THET Fund Engages UTG School of Nursing and Midwifery
Press Release
March 2026
THET Fund Engages UTG School of Nursing and Midwifery
As part of its ongoing situational analysis, the leadership of the THET Fund yesterday held a strategic engagement with the School of Nursing and Midwifery under The University of The Gambia’s School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences.
Read article
THET Fund Engages “Future in Our Hands”
Press Release
March 2026
THET Fund Engages “Future in Our Hands”
The leadership of the Tertiary and Higher Education Trust (THET) Fund today held a productive engagement with The Gambia Federation Of The Disabled. as part of its ongoing stakeholder consultations.
Read article
THET Fund Engages Gambia Federation of the Disabled
Press Release
March 2026
THET Fund Engages Gambia Federation of the Disabled
The leadership of the Tertiary and Higher Education Trust (THET) Fund today held a productive engagement with The Gambia Federation Of The Disabled. as part of its ongoing stakeholder consultations.
Read article
THET Fund Presents Stakeholder Engagement Analytical Findings to the Honorable Minister and MoHERST SMT
Press Release
March 2026
THET Fund Presents Stakeholder Engagement Analytical Findings to the Honorable Minister and MoHERST SMT
The Leadership of the Tertiary and Higher Education Trust (THET) Fund presented its flagship National Stakeholder Engagement Findings to the Honourable Minister and Senior Management Team of the Ministry of Higher Education,Research Science and Technology (MoHERST).
Read article
Spotlight on Our Executive Director!
Announcement
11th March 2026
Spotlight on Our Executive Director!
Dr Jorjoh Ndure-Tambedou, PhD, is a transformative leader committed to shaping futures for Gambian youth; grounded in capacity development, innovation, inclusion, and sustainable growth.
Read article
THET Fund Engages UTG Students’ Union on Student-Centred Initiatives
Press Release
March 2026
THET Fund Engages UTG Students’ Union on Student-Centred Initiatives
The Tertiary and Higher Education Trust (THET) Fund held a constructive engagement with the leadership of the University of The Gambia Students’ Union (UTGSU), represented by the Union’s President and Finance Director.
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THET Fund Leadership Visit USET TVET Skills Centres in Ndemban and Kanilai
Press Release
March 2026
THET Fund Leadership Visit USET TVET Skills Centres in Ndemban and Kanilai
On 9th March 2026, the leadership of the Tertiary and Higher Education Trust (THET) Fund continued its nationwide courtesy calls and consultations with visits to the USET TVET skills centres in Ndemban and Kanilai.
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THET Fund Leadership Continues Stakeholder Engagement Tour
Press Release
March 2026
THET Fund Leadership Continues Stakeholder Engagement Tour
The leadership of the Tertiary and Higher Education Trust (THET) Fund on the 5th of March, 2026, continued their stakeholder engagement visits to key tertiary and higher education institutions in the country.
Read article
THET Fund Leads National Dialogue on Workforce-Ready Graduates
Press Release
March 2026
THET Fund Leads National Dialogue on Workforce-Ready Graduates
The Tertiary and Higher Education Trust (THET) Fund, in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), on 24 February 2026 convened a National Stakeholder Engagement and Requirements Gathering Workshop under the theme “Co-Creating Workforce-Ready Graduates for The Gambia.”
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