We support you free of charge on your way to new job prospects. This applies if you live in or want to return to the Gambia.

Our team advises you on job applications, professional qualification or if you want to start a business. We also offer training and psychosocial assistance.

Need advice and support after returning to Gambia? The Gambian-German Advisory Centre for Jobs, Training and Reintegration (GGAC) offers information and help in the following areas:

• Individual and client-oriented advice and career guidance
• Individual follow-up with each client seeking employment, vocational training, start-up/entrepreneurship support
• Information on vocational training, start-up/entrepreneurship support
• Assistance with Job Placement and matching

This advice is provided via Email, phone or in person at the GGAC and is free of charge. Our services are available to all local population, IDPs, returnees and refugees.

The Gambian-German Advisory Centre for Jobs, Training and Reintegration (GGAC) works closely with several local and international organizations. Please see a selection of our partners below:

• The Gambia Technical Training Institute (GTTI)
• Department of Labour (DOL)
• International Trade Centre (ITC) / Youth Empowerment Project (YEP)
• Deutsche Sparkassenstiftung für Internationale Kooperation (DSIK) / Savings Foundation
• ECOWAS Regional Stabilisation and Develoment Fund (Gambia Pilot)
• International Organization for Migration (IOM)
• PEM Consult GmbH
• SMD Policy Management Group

The Gambian-German Advisory Centre for Jobs, Training and Reintegration (GGAC) welcomes you. If you live in the Gambia or would like to return there, you can get information and individual advice on the following topics:

• Job opportunities and training in the Gambia
• Business start-up
• Psychosocial support and help in emergency situations
• Regular migration to Germany

We also arrange trainings on various topics:

• Job hunting and applications
• Vocational training
• Agriculture
• Tourism
• Cosmetics
• Digital skills

Pitching competition

The Gambian-German Advisory Centre for Jobs, Training and Reintegration (GGAC) is organizing a pitching competition for start-ups and existing businesses in the Gambia. The application phase is now closed and shortlisted candidates will soon be invited to pitch their ideas. 20 selected winners will receive Design Thinking training and in-kind support of up to 1.000€ to start up or expand their business.

For more information, download the Call for Applications here.

Support with the pitching process - sample video

Video: How we help you to return to your home country

Returning home and reintegration in achievable steps.

You will learn

• how you can plan your return to your home country even while still in Germany
• and the opportunities for help that are available.

You will see

• who will advise you locally after you arrive back home, so that you can turn your plans into reality and make your new start.