Embajada de España en Banjul - Spain in The Gambia

14/04/2026

31/03/2026

🙏🏻Queremos agradecer la labor del equipo de profesionales sanitarios procedentes de Tenerife, la comisión oftalmológica que ha puesto en marcha el proyecto *Veo Veo "Regalando Visión Construimos Futuro"*.

👩🏻‍⚕️Durante su estancia en la región de Basse, han trabajado con niños y niñas en la detección y tratamiento de diversas patologías oculares, contribuyendo a mejorar su salud visual y su bienestar.

👁️Igualmente han desarrollado un programa de formación y educación a la salud ocular para profesores, para detección de mala vision.

🏫Durante la 1° semana el equipo ha revisado la visión de unos 1000 niños de 4 a 11 años de 8 escuelas del área de Basse y donado cientos de gafas.

👓👓La comisión oftalmológica se ha llevado a cabo gracias al apoyo y colaboración de OPTICALIA, presente en Gambia.

Este proyecto oftalmológico incluye además la donación de una unidad completa de oftalmológia al hospital de Bwian cedida por parte del grupo de oftalmologos.

🚑Les queda aún otra semana de trabajo en el área de Batabut Kantora.

Asimismo, otro equipo médico ha atendido a pacientes de Buniadu en la Clínica Rose Health Center, ampliando el alcance de esta acción sanitaria.

Estas iniciativas han sido impulsadas y coordinadas por la organización Canbia ONGD, que continúa promoviendo proyectos de cooperación sanitaria con un impacto directo en las comunidades.

Gracias a todos por el gran compromiso, profesionalidad y dedicación.
Estamos muy orgullosos de vosotros 🇪🇦

Conoce más sobre los proyectos de Canbia y sobre el programa de voluntariado en: www.canbia.org /

We wish to give a BIG THANKS to the team of healthcare professionals from Tenerife, particularly the ophthalmology team, that have carried out the *Veo Veo* project : “Giving the Gift of Sight, Building a Future.”

During their stay in the Basse region, they have worked with children to screen for and treat various eye conditions, helping to improve their visual health and well-being.

They have also developed a training and education program on eye health for teachers to help detect poor vision.

During the first week, the team screened the vision of approximately 1,000 children aged 4 to 11 from 8 schools in the Basse área, and donated hundreds of glasses.

This ophthalmological mission has been carried out thanks to the key support and collaboration of

This ophthalmological project also includes the donation of a complete ophthalmology unit to the Bwian Hospital, provided by the group of ophthalmologists.

And they still have one more week of work ahead in the Batabut Kantora area.

Additionally, another medical team has treated patients from Buniadu at the Rose Health Center Clinic, expanding the scope of this healthcare initiative.

These initiatives have been spearheaded and coordinated by the organization , which continues to promote healthcare cooperation projects with a direct impact on communities.

Thank you for your commitment, professionalism, and dedication.
We are so proud of you 🇪🇦

Learn more about Canbia's projects and volunteer program on their website www.canbia.org

29/03/2026

26/03/2026

🎉Graduation of the first batch of GTHI students that took part in the specialized training in hospitality, as part of the MAC Compass Project.

Congratulations!!

✈️5 of them will now go to Spain to do internship and continue learning.

26/03/2026

26/03/2026

📢We are delighted to announce that Spanish Language is now available at the University of The Gambia 🇪🇦🎉

Yesterday we kick-started the first course of Spanish A1.1 Level, with 45 students joining in person and online.

Congratulations to UTG and BIG thanks to de Jaén and CEALM for making it possible!

Spanish is the 2nd most spoken language in the world 🥈. Learning our language will boost job opportunities for the students.

23/03/2026

11/03/2026

Congrats to the Spanish NGs taking care of Gambian children like Maimuna, who will very soon receive surgery in Spain
🙏🏻🇪🇦🇬🇲

09/03/2026

05/03/2026

Very inspired by the visit of this young journalists and looking forward to more collaborations with their media platform 🤝

05/03/2026

The Gambia–Spain Youth Alliance has presented 25 street lights to support communities in the West Coast Region (WCR), in a gesture aimed at strengthening community infrastructure and enhancing public safety.

The lights were donated by a Spain NGO (Amigos de Gambia) in support of national development

The items were formally presented to the Governor of the West Coast Region and his Deputy during a brief ceremony attended by H.E Violeta Insa, Ambassador of Spain to The Gambia, together with the Alliance’s partner, Mr. Alpha Dem.

Speaking at the presentation, Ambassador Insa expressed appreciation to the Gambia–Spain Youth Alliance for its timely initiative, noting that such efforts reflect the spirit of cooperation and solidarity between the two nations. She reaffirmed the Embassy of Spain’s commitment to continue partnering with stakeholders in The Gambia in support of initiatives that promote community development and improve the wellbeing of citizens.

Receiving the donation on behalf of the regional administration, the Governor of the West Coast Region conveyed gratitude to the Alliance and, by extension, to the people and Government of Spain for their continued friendship and cooperation with The Gambia. He assured that the street lights would be distributed to deserving communities across the region to enhance safety and development.

The Governor further expressed hope that such collaborative efforts would continue to grow, strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations and shared commitment to sustainable development between The Gambia and Spain.

04/03/2026

Spanish Prime Minister Tells Trump: ‘No to War’ as Madrid Rejects Use of Bases for Iran Conflict”

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has firmly reaffirmed his government’s commitment to peace and diplomacy following criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump over Spain’s refusal to allow the use of its military bases for operations linked to the conflict with Iran.

Sánchez emphasized that Spain’s position is guided by international law and historical lessons, stating, “We must learn from history and cannot play Russian roulette with the fate of millions of people.” He made clear that the government does not support any regime, but instead prioritizes peace over military escalation.

The prime minister’s statement came after Trump publicly criticized Madrid and hinted at potential economic repercussions. Sánchez warned that further military action would not bring benefits such as higher wages or better public services, but would instead increase global uncertainty and energy prices.

Summarizing Spain’s stance, Sánchez said: “No to undermining international law… No to assuming armed conflict is the only solution… No to repeating the mistakes of the past. In short: no to war.”

Spain’s position aligns with its previous approach in international crises, including Ukraine, Gaza, and Venezuela, underscoring the country’s dedication to diplomacy and global stability.