Empowering Futures, Promoting Well-being
Center for Research and Advocacy on Women and Advocacy (CRAWAH)
Is a Gambian-led organization founded in 2019 with a clear conviction: healthy societies begin with informed women and empowered adolescents.
From urban centres to rural communities, from schools to military camps, CRAWAH has consistently worked at the grassroots engaging adolescents, parents, educators and institutions in honest, respectful and transformative dialogues as well as bringing sexual and reproductive health conversations to spaces where silence and ignorance once prevailed. Because we believe that, information saves lives, research strengthens advocacy and collaboration accelerates impact.
Driving evidence-based solutions in a unique context
We drive evidence-based solutions rooted in real lives, real data, and real community experiences. We do not impose solutions, we create them with the people most affected.
Advocacy & Outreach
We engage directly with communities, schools, institutions and decision makers to amplify lived realities and turn voices into visibility. Through these, we challenge harmful norms, influence policy conversations and expand access to accurate sexual and reproductive health information where it is need the most.
Our Impact in Numbers
Our Measurable Progress At A Quick Glance.
We are committed to impactful dedicated research for health. These numbers highlight the trust our clients place in us and the tangible outcomes we have achieved together.
6+
Years of community-led research. We confront emerging challenges with confidence and clarity
Multiple projects initiated such as research initiatives, advocacy, capacity building and individual empowerment for long-term impact.
97%
Impactful programs implemented in student-led education and support services for lasting impact. Our work is designed not for moments, but for long-term change.
Our Guiding Philosophy
Rooted In Transforming Communities, Driven By Impact.
We believe sustainable change begins with evidence, grows through community trust and endures through collaboration. Our philosophy is to listen before leading, research before acting, and empower rather than impose.
CommunityFirst
“Healing together. Growing stronger.”
Think Deep, Act Together
We go beyond surface symptoms to find root causes, working alongside communities to design and drive solutions that last.
Partnership Over Control
We don’t lecture. We collaborate. Ever initiative is shaped by your voices, your people and the realities of your communities.
Adaptation is Our strength
Our approaches evolve with the needs of women and adolescents, delivering community-centered solutions that create sustainable impact.
Our team
The Minds Driving Our Impact
Our team members are more than advisors, they are partners and advocates. Guided by diverse expertise and lived experiences, they strengthen our work and carry the mission forward.
Mrs. Phebian Ina-Grante Sagnia
The Founder
Mr. Ebrima Barry
Communications Officer & Program Manager.
Milestones
Our Journey of Change
2019
Foundational Research & Community Roots
From the start, we focused on enhancing the knowledge of adolescents, women and relevant stakeholders on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. We visited different communities and schools from Banjul to Tujereng, also visited various military camps to engage the security on key health issues.
2020-2024
Research and Advocacy Implementation
We founded and launched a Comprehensive Health Education program (CHE), partnered with key advocacy organizations to improve reproductive health outcomes in schools and communities in region one (1).
2025
Summer Empowerment Camp
Organized a 7-day camp at Kartong where we unlocked potentials, nurtured talents, enhanced knowledge, built the capacity and inspired leadership among 75+ adolescents through holistic learning, character development and practical empowerment.
Our partners
We collaborate with leading organizations advancing research and advocacy on women’s and adolescent health. From grassroots groups to established leaders, we work together to create meaningful impact.
Engage with us on key challenges and opportunities in women’s and adolescent health
Whether you have a question, a challenge, or need professional care, we are here to listen. Real conversations with real experts who care about women’s and adolescent health.