Fatoumatta Bah Barrow
Fatoumatta Bah Barrow is the First Lady of The Gambia, recognized for her commitment to women's rights and social issues. She was represented by Minister Habibatou Drammeh at a recent event celebrating International Women’s Day, which focused on the achievements of Gambian women and the ongoing struggle for gender equality.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
The modern maternity ward at the Essau Hospital was initiated by the First Lady, through her Fatoumatta Bah Barrow Foundation aimed at improving maternal and child care.
Barrow urges preservation of cultural heritage
Gambia· 2025-11-12
Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow, Gambia’s First Lady, called for united action to strengthen Africa’s healthcare.
Gambia’s First Lady calls for united action to strengthen Africa’s healthcareGambia· 2025-10-15H.E. Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow, Co-Chairperson of the event, urged unity among women leaders.
Merck Foundation, First Ladies chart a new course for Africa & Asia in BanjulGambia· 2025-10-15
Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow is the wife of the President of Gambia.
Emine Erdoğan, Gazze'deki çocukların eğitim hakkından mahrum bırakılmaması için hazırlanan ortak bildiriyi imzaladı
Turkey· 2025-09-20
Fatoumatta Bah Barrow had previously committed to ensuring that no student walks more than 3 kilometers to reach their school.
ChildFund donates over 1,000 bicycles to combat school dropout ratesGambia· 2025-06-20
First Lady Fatoumatta Bah Barrow, who has long championed girls’ education and health, welcomed the project as a reinforcement of ongoing efforts by her office and other national stakeholders.
Gambia launches $25M SWEDD+ project to empower women, girlsGambia· 2025-06-12
Hon. Habibatou Drammeh represented First Lady Fatoumatta Bah Barrow at the event.
GAF, others mark Int’l Women’s DayGambia· 2025-03-13