Get to know the NSGA

Authors: Jorge A. Mendez, Corrinne White Summary: This e-magazine summarizes the history and present of the Nova Scotia Gambia Association (NSGA), a youth-focused, community-driven organization that has been shaping healthier and more equitable futures in The Gambia since 1985. Born from a cross-continental partnership between Canada and The Gambia, the NSGA was founded by Nova […]

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ARTICLE: The Past, Present, and Future of Female Genital Mutilation in The Gambia

Nova Scotia Gambia Association (NSGA) | 2025 |Authors: Corrinne White, Jorge A. Mendez Abstract: Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains a deeply rooted and persistent public health and human rights issue in The Gambia, where approximately 73% of women aged 15–49 have undergone the practice despite its criminalization in 2015. This article, The Past, Present, and

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