The Jammeh Foundation for Peace (JFP) is an independent, non-political, charitable organization based in the Gambia, West Africa. The Foundation was founded by Gambia President Yahya Jammeh.
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Mission
The mission of the Foundation is to implement substantial and sustainable improvements in the quality of life for the people of The Gambia. To accomplish this, the Foundation provides programs in:
History
The Foundation is the brainchild of the Gambian President, Alhaji Yahya Jammeh and the First Lady of the Gambia, Madam Zineb Yahya Jammeh. First Lady Jammeh serves as the President of the Foundation.
News
In May 2011, the national Gambia Police Force (GPF) gave a substantial donation to the Foundation. The GPF, in a ceremony at Police Headquarters in Banjul, donated 31 bags of farm produce, including 7 bags of groundnuts, 7 bags of coos, 11 bags of maize and 6 bags of rice.
In September 2011, Saudi Arabian Princess Ameera bint Aidan bin Nayef Al-Taweel visited the Gambia and toured the Foundation. The Foundation donated $500,000 for the construction of a health diagnostic center. During her tour, Princess Ameera pledged a $100,000 donation to the Foundation.