Dankunku Ecovillage Project in the Gambia is an organization that aims to promote sustainable tourism while preserving and promoting the traditional legacy of the region.
About The Gambia
The Gambia is a small country in West Africa with a population of 2.3 Million with a land area of 10,698 square kilometres, varying in width between 42 kilometres near the mouth of the river to 24 kilometres further upstream and stretching about 480 kilometres in length. The Country is divided in to half by The River Gambia. This runs the entire length of the Country from Futa Jallon Highlands in The republic of Guineau. It is bounded on the North, South and East by Senegal and to the West by the Atlantic Ocean. The Economy of The Gambia is heavily reliant on agriculture. Due to the Country unavailability of significant minerals or other natural resources, and has a limited agriculture base. Statistics shows 75% of the population depends on crops and livestock for its livelihood. Small-scale manufacturing activity features the processing of peanut, fish and animal hides with a unemployment rate of 41%.
DANKUNKU ECOVILLAGE PROJECT THE GAMBIA
Vision Statement
To build a sustainable future for the Gambia community through ecotourism and traditional legacy preservation.
Mission Statement
To promote responsible tourism that supports the local economy and preserves the traditional legacy of the Gambia community.
A residential project: people live here as their primary home.
An institution, business, network, or project that isn’t a residence (e.g. a learning center, farm, or network with no one living there full-time).
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