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UGA : New Year Events celebrations

Seydina — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 01:31:10 +0000

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UGA Religious night Fund raising event

Seydina — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 17:36:18 +0000

The UGA religious night fund raising event was held on October 11, 2025, at the Benedict mosque in Parkchester, Bronx New York. A lot of UGA members and others organizations representative in New York city were in attendance. The guest speaker of the night was Imam Ousmane Njie. The patrons were Mariam Fadia, Bassy Fatty, Kalilou Savage, Bamba Sall, Sukai Mahoud, Amie kolleh Sanyang, Lansana Tambajang, Yassin John, Isatou Camara, Fatou Touray, Fatou Samba and anta Williams-Savage…….. ect.. …………… to be continue.

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UGA Youth event referred to as » A night in West Africa » August 1, 2025

admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:10:25 +0000

United Gambians Association Youth cultural night was held on August 1, 2025, at 4811 White plains Rd, Bronx NY 10470. The event was organized by the youth coordinator Mrs. Kodou Gaye and the UGA youth leadership team. The purpose of the event was to encourage more networking among the UGA youths and children’s in the USA, especially those living in New York City. The night was marked by performance and dances from various African cultures especially Gambia and other countries. The youths got to network among them selves and had fun throughout the night. West African cultural food and drinks were served as well. Some of the UGA executive members and other members were in attendance to support the youth event. Some parents also came later to help out in order supervised the process in order to see that the event was successful. The event was so successful that UGA plans to organize the event annually. UGA believes that, the kids are the future of any community, therefore, it is important for our children’s to network and know each other. This will ensure that the great work and achievements of UGA will be continued by our children’s in the future.

If you or your kids couldn’t make it this year, don’t miss out next year. Next year’s event will be bigger, better and more fun activities will be planned for the night.

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UGA Youths paint and sip event, held on July 1, 2025.

admin — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:11:45 +0000

This event was organized for the UGA youths and children’s to meet and greet while painting at the same time. The event was well attended. Kids age ranging from 5 years and above were in attendance. This was the first time a kids & youth event held in 2025. The event was organized by the youth coordinator, Kodou Gaye assisted by the Education Secretary, Mr. Bah, assistant treasurer, Fatou Jallow and assistant Fatou Lowe. UGA president Pasane Njie was also in attendance. The kids were asked to draw the Gambia flag. I gave the kids a brief history and geography of the Gambia and the United States. Some interactive activities such as self introduction and networking were held. Three prizes (1st, 2nd & 3rd) were given for each category during the competition. Prizes were given to the kids and youths who drew the best Gambian flag. Prizes were also given to the youths who made the most networking and was able to name the most names among their peers. The kids had fun and made some new friends during the event. If your kids missed the event, please bring them next year.

Written by Mr. Bah.

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UGA Back to school event: « Giving back to the community » September 1, 2025

admin — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 19:09:00 +0000

The back to school event was held at the Sound view park on September 1, 2025. The event was a huge success. We received donations from Target and others individuals . It was well attended by lots of families from the UGA membership body who brought their children’s. Also, in attendance were the people who live around the neighborhood and their families and friends.

We gave out more approximately 120 book bags and stationaries such as books, pencils, erasers, note pads, rulers, sharpness and others things to the kids. Food and drinks were served to all those who attended. The kids were engaged in mini competitive activates such as sports, jump ropes, pop quizzes in order to get them physically and mentally prepared for the new academic year. Some prizes were given to the winners in various categories and activities.

The competition prizes were given by the UGA executive and other members.. The UGA leadership has planned to do this event annually. UGA believes that giving book bags to kids in our community, this will motivate them to learn, grow, and achieve a brighter future, one student at time.

Back to school and giving back to the community

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