Fanta Jatta Sowe is a Public Health and Gender Specialist with over two decades of experience in public health, gender equality, women’s rights, gender-based violence prevention, and community development in The Gambia. She holds an MSc in Public Health from Leeds Metropolitan University, a Diploma in Gender Studies, and professional qualifications in Public and Environmental Health.Throughout her career, Fanta has worked across government, civil society, and international development programmes, providing leadership in programme management, policy development, community engagement, advocacy, and institutional strengthening. Her professional experience includes senior leadership roles with ActionAid International The Gambia and the Ministry of Health, as well as work on World Bank-funded projects addressing GBV, social development, environmental and social safeguards, and community resilience.Fanta has a strong commitment to advancing the rights and wellbeing of women, girls, and marginalised communities. She has supported grassroots organisations, women’s groups, survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, and people living with HIV, while contributing to initiatives on women’s economic empowerment, women’s land rights, human rights, and inclusive development.She brings significant governance and board experience, including serving as Board Chair of the Health Promotion and Development Organisation (HePDO), Vice Chair of Future In Our Hands, and a member of the Nova Scotia–Gambia Association Advisory Board. She has also served as an advisor and technical resource person for several organisations and national initiatives.Fanta is passionate about strengthening communities, promoting equity and social justice, and supporting organisations to create meaningful and sustainable change.
