Hella Kunda Youth Development Association (HKYDA) brings together young people from Hella Kunda and friends of the village to contribute monthly, support community projects and build a transparent, accountable future.
Hella Kunda Youth Development Association (HKYDA) is a community-based youth group founded in 2015 by young people of Hella Kunda, Upper River Region, The Gambia.
We believe development starts with us, the youth. Instead of waiting for others, we contribute our own resources, time and ideas to build the future we want for our village.
A united, peaceful and developed Hella Kunda where youth are empowered and all community members live with dignity.
To mobilise youth and friends of Hella Kunda to contribute monthly, plan and implement community projects, and promote education, health and social development in the village.
Through our monthly contributions and volunteer work, we support projects that make life better in Hella Kunda. Below is our current main project and plans for the near future.
HKYDA is currently working on building simple, safe accommodation rooms for teachers serving in Hella Kunda. By providing a place to stay, we hope to attract and retain committed teachers for our children.
A planned fund to support needy students with learning materials, exam fees and other basic school needs. This project will start as contributions increase and the teachers’ quarters project moves forward.
Planned trainings and talks on entrepreneurship, agriculture, leadership and personal development for youth in Hella Kunda and the diaspora.
HKYDA is led by committed volunteers elected by members. Leadership is accountable to the general membership through regular meetings and transparent reporting.
Major decisions on projects, use of funds and membership issues are made collectively during meetings, with the leadership implementing what members agree.
A glimpse into our activities. Replace these placeholders with real photos from your cleaning exercises, meetings and community projects.
These are example ways HKYDA aims to support the community. Replace these with real stories as your work continues.
HKYDA plans to support students from low-income families with learning materials and exam fees so they can stay in school.
Through the teachers’ quarters project, we aim to provide accommodation so teachers can live comfortably in the village and focus on teaching.
Planned trainings, mentoring and events will help youth build skills, confidence and stronger links with the diaspora community.
Transparency is one of our core values. Members can see the list of registered members and the status of monthly contributions for 2025.
Below is the official list of registered HKYDA members.
| # | Member Name | Role (if any) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amadou Jaiteh | |
| 2 | Bakary B. Jaiteh | |
| 3 | Bakary T. Jaiteh | |
| 4 | Ba-Wassa Kanuteh | Public Relations Officer |
| 5 | Basarja Keita | Secretary |
| 6 | Edrisa Jaiteh | |
| 7 | Essa Jaiteh | |
| 8 | Essa Jallow | |
| 9 | Foday Jaiteh | |
| 10 | Hamadi Keita | Vice Chairperson |
| 11 | Jewru Jallow | Chairperson |
| 12 | Juma Suso | |
| 13 | Kekuta Jaiteh | Treasurer |
| 14 | Lasana Touray | |
| 15 | Madiba Fadia | Assistant PRO |
| 16 | Malick Suso | |
| 17 | Malick Krubally | |
| 18 | Muhammed Touray | |
| 19 | Mustapha Jaiteh | |
| 20 | Sarja Jaiteh | |
| 21 | Sereng Jaiteh | Senior Adviser |
Legend: Paid Not Paid
| Member Name | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total (GMB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amadou Jaiteh | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | D0 |
| Bakary B. Jaiteh | D500 | D500 | D500 | D500 | D500 | D500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | D3000 |
| Bakary T. Jaiteh | D500 | D500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | D1000 |
| Ba-Wassa Kanuteh | D500 | D500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | D1000 |
| Basarja Keita | D300 | D300 | 300 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | D900 |
| Edrisa Jaiteh | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | D0 |
| Essa Jaiteh | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | D0 |
| Essa Jallow | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | D0 |
| Foday Jaiteh | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | D0 |
| Hamadi Keita | D500 | D500 | D500 | D500 | D500 | D500 | D500 | D500 | D500 | D500 | D500 | D500 | D6000 |
| Jewru Jallow | D500 | D500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | D1000 |
| Juma Suso | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | D0 |
| Kekuta Jaiteh | D500 | D500 | D500 | D500 | D500 | D500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | D3000 |
| Lasana Touray | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | D0 |
| Madiba Fadia | D500 | D500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | D1000 |
| Malick Suso | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | D0 |
| Malick Krubally | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | D0 |
| Muhammed Touray | D500 | D500 | D500 | D500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | D2000 |
| Mustapha Jaiteh | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | D0 |
| Sereng Jaiteh | D500 | D500 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | D1500 |
| Saja B. Jaiteh | D500 | D500 | D500 | D500 | D500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | D2500 |
When a member pays, you can replace "-" with a badge like Paid, Not Paid
Are you a youth from Hella Kunda or a friend of our village? Join HKYDA and be part of the change.
Even small amounts can make a big difference. Your support helps HKYDA run projects and respond to urgent needs in the community.
Ways to support:
See what your monthly contributions can achieve. Enter your contribution and number of members.
Reach out to HKYDA for membership, partnership or general enquiries.
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