Bambako Eco Farm / YIRABAH Gambia Association

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About the Communities

  • Established
  • English
  • Ecological
  • Rural

Founding year

  • 2019

What we do

YIRABAH Gambia e.V. was founded in 2007 with the vision of supporting sustainable development in rural Gambia. The organization emerged from a deep commitment to improving living conditions and fostering self-sufficiency within local communities. Inspired by close partnerships with Gambian villages, YIRABAH focuses on holistic development projects in areas such as education, health, and agriculture.
One of the organization’s cornerstone initiatives is the **Bambako Eco Farm**, a model for sustainable farming and community empowerment. Located in the heart of Gambia, the farm promotes organic agriculture, teaching local farmers eco-friendly techniques that enhance soil fertility and increase yields without harming the environment.
The farm also serves as a community hub, providing training in sustainable practices and offering workshops on topics such as permaculture and biodynamic agriculture. Through these efforts, Bambako Eco Farm not only improves food security but also creates economic opportunities for the surrounding villages.
YIRABAH’s work at Bambako is driven by a strong belief in the power of grassroots action. By combining traditional knowledge with innovative methods, the organization aims to build a resilient future for Gambian communities while protecting the environment.

  • Purpose
  • Ecological
  • Languages
  • English
  • German
  • Community type
  • Ecovillage
  • Land-Based Communities
  • Activities
  • Permaculture
  • Education

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2019
  • Started living together
  • Not open to new members
  • Open to visitors
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How to join

Volunteering or joining the team at Bambako Eco Farm offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to sustainable development in Gambia.
Here’s what you can do to help:
Agricultural Work: Assist in planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops. Volunteers help implement organic farming techniques such as composting, mulching, and crop rotation to maintain soil health.
Animal Care: Support the care of farm animals by feeding, cleaning enclosures, and helping with sustainable livestock management.
Construction and Maintenance: Participate in building and maintaining farm infrastructure, such as irrigation systems, fencing, and eco-friendly housing.
Training and Workshops: Help organize or deliver workshops on sustainable farming, permaculture, or renewable energy. Share your skills to empower local farmers.
Community Engagement: Collaborate with local villagers, assist in educational programs, or help distribute farm produce. Building strong relationships is key to the farm’s mission.
As a volunteer bring enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a passion for sustainability!

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Bambako Eco Farm / YIRABAH Gambia Association

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Social Media Intern

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Social Media Intern for GEN International Hours: Up to 20/month, flexible around your schedule and availability Location: Remote, work with Eva Goldfarb Focus: Instagram + LinkedIn (TikTok if you’re into it!) Hi! I’m Eva, and I run social media for GEN International — the global network connecting ecovillages, intentional communities, and regenerative culture-builders across every continent. I’m looking for a co-conspirator to help me tell the stories of the people quietly building the future: off-grid villages in the Philippines, permaculture farms in Senegal, urban cohousing projects in Berlin, elders passing down land wisdom in the Andes. It’s a wildly rich, wildly underrepresented world, and I want more people to fall in love with it the way I have. What you’ll actually do: Dream up and create content for Instagram and LinkedIn (reels, carousels, stories, captions that don’t sound like a corporate newsletter) Dig into our global network and turn your findings into stories people want to share Pitch your own ideas. If there’s a series, a theme, a format, or a corner of the network that lights you up, that’s what I want you to focus on. What we’re looking for: A natural storyteller, someone who can spot the human thread in a project update or a photo from a faraway village Genuinely curious about ecovillages, sustainability, intentional community, regenerative living Self-motivated and communicative; this is a flexible, trust-based role Why this role: This isn’t a “post 3x a week and don’t ask questions” internship. You’ll have real creative freedom to work on what excites you, learn how a global grassroots network tells its story, and build a portfolio full of meaningful, purpose-driven content. Plus you’ll be talking to people living some of the most interesting, intentional lives on the planet. If storytelling for a better world sounds like your kind of fun, let’s talk.
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