Plastic Pollution & Unmanaged Waste in Gambia
Plastic waste doesn’t disappear—it builds up in streets and drainage channels, then washes...
Bamboo & Impact Journal
Articles, updates, and practical insights on bamboo, the environment, climate resilience, and community-driven solutions in The Gambia.
No reliable waste collection infrastructure
Without reliable pickup routes, disposal management, or local sorting points, waste doesn’t...
Low Awareness & Risky Waste/Chemical Habits in Gambia
Many risky waste and chemical habits aren’t caused by bad intentions—they’re caused by...
Open Burning & Local Air Pollution in Gambia
Open burning feels like the fastest way to shrink waste piles—but when plastics and mixed...
Limited Income Opportunities (Especially for Women) in Gambia
Many families rely on unstable, informal income—and women often carry the heaviest load while...
Youth Unemployment & Skills Gaps in Gambia
Youth unemployment is often a pathway problem—not a motivation problem. Bamboo Foundation...
Deforestation & Fuel Pressure (Charcoal/Firewood) in Gambia
When affordable energy alternatives are limited, forests become fuel—driving deforestation,...
Soil Degradation & Low Climate Resilience in Gambia
Degraded soil reduces yields, increases erosion, and makes communities far more vulnerable to...
Water Stress, Flooding & Public Health Risks in Gambia
Flooding isn’t only weather—blocked drains and weak soil buffering turn heavy rain into...
Weak Local Value Chains for Sustainable Materials in Gambia
Sustainable choices don’t scale when affordable local options are missing and communities rely...
Jens Poppe: Deep Bamboo Know-How
Real Commitment — and the Support That Made Our First Land Purchase Possible
Some projects...
6,500 Kilometers of Commitment: How Jens Poppe Drove to Bamboo Foundation Gambia in The Gambia — to Donate a Vehicle
In early November, Jens Poppe and a friend drove 6,500 kilometers from northern Germany to The...