WasteAid Assumes Lead of EU-Funded S-ORGANIC Project in The Gambia

WasteAid is proud to announce it has stepped into the role of consortium leader of the EU-funded S-ORGANICS project. Building on its successful role as an implementing partner, WasteAid will now oversee the culmination of this flagship programme, continuing its partnership with the Trust Agency for Rural Development (TARUD) and Women Initiative Gambia (WIG). 

Transforming Agriculture Through Circular Innovation 

The S-ORGANIC project is a cornerstone of sustainable innovation in The Gambia, its primary goal is to transform soil fertility management by replacing expensive, imported chemical fertilisers with high-quality, locally produced organic alternatives.  

By turning organic waste into nutrient-rich compost, the project is tackling two challenges at once: reducing the environmental burden of waste and strengthening national food security. This circular economy approach ensures that Gambian farmers and vegetable producers have access to affordable, sustainable tools to improve crop yields and nutrition across the country. 

National Impact 

Our transition to lead this consortium marks a pivotal moment for WasteAid, as we scale our organics work in country. WasteAid has been responding to the issue of organic waste in Gambia  since  2021, but this project marks the first time we have had national reach. We are incredibly proud of this growth and look forward to the transformative impact this work will have across The Gambia. 

A strong Foundation for the Final Year  

As the project enters a critical phase, WasteAid’s leadership ensures a seamless transition and a focus on long-term sustainability.  

“As an implementing partner of the S-ORGANIC project since day one, WasteAid is in a unique position to step into this leadership role,” says Ceris Turner-Bailes, Chief Executive Officer of WasteAid “we aren’t starting from scratch; we are building on the hard work and success already achieved to deliver an organics strategy at national level. This is a hugely exciting moment for WasteAid, and for creating a greener, more sustainable future for the people of The Gambia.” 

Our Country Programme Manager of The Gambia Lamin Sanyang also had this to say:  

“WasteAid is proud to step into the lead of the S-ORGANIC project, building on two years of deep-rooted partnership to transform organic waste management and soil health in The Gambia. By integrating action research with innovative production training, we are providing the tools necessary to foster a self-sufficient, circular agricultural ecosystem. We aren’t just finishing a project; we are securing a legacy of environmental resilience and economic empowerment for the entire country.”

We are delighted to be steering this initiative to its next phase. Alongside our partners at TARUD and WIG, WasteAid is committed to empowering local communities to build sustainable livelihoods and to securing a cleaner, greener future for The Gambia.