NASUA Celebrates 10 Years of Philanthropy and Community Empowerment

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Members of The North America Sukuta Association (NASUA)

The North America Sukuta Association (NASUA) is marking a significant milestone as it prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary with its Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for July 31 to August 2, 2026, in New York.

Over the past decade, the Atlanta-based organization has grown into a vital support network for the Sukuta community, delivering consistent charitable assistance on both sides of the Atlantic. In the United States, NASUA has provided critical welfare services, including rental assistance for distressed members, funding for emergency surgeries, legal support, and coverage of funeral expenses.

The Association has also introduced an innovative hardship loan program, offering interest-free loans of up to $1,000 to help members navigate unexpected financial challenges.

In The Gambia, NASUA has established a constitutionally guaranteed Development Fund that dedicates 30 percent of annual subscription income to community projects. This has resulted in tangible improvements, including the renovation of homes for impoverished families, upgrades to the Sukuta Health Center, COVID-19 food bank initiatives, disaster relief for floods and fires, and continued support for the Sukuta Central Mosque and Sukuta Multipurpose Center.

“This 10th anniversary represents not just a celebration of time passed, but a recognition of the lives touched and the lasting impact created through collective effort,” the organization stated in its announcement.

The upcoming anniversary events in New York will feature commemorative activities, award recognitions, visual presentations highlighting key achievements, cultural appreciation programs, and fundraising initiatives aimed at expanding NASUA’s charitable work. Additional commemorative events are also planned in Sukuta, The Gambia.

All members, supporters, and the wider community are invited to participate in what promises to be a memorable celebration of service, unity, and development.

For more information, sponsorship opportunities, or to register, contact NASUA at (502) 526-1623 or (678) 933-7026, email info@northamericasukutaassociation.org, or visit https://northamericasukutaassociation.org/contact-us.

The North America Sukuta Association continues to demonstrate how diaspora communities can effectively bridge resources and support sustainable development back home while caring for their members abroad.

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Sainey M.K. Marenah
Mr. Sainey M.K. Marenah is a prominent Gambian journalist and the founding editor of The Alkamba Times. He previously held the position of Head of Communications at the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) and served as a Communications and PR Consultant for The Gambia Pilot Program under Gamworks. Additionally, Mr. Marenah was the social media strategist and editor at Gambia Radio and Television Services and served as the Banjul Correspondent for Voice of America Radio. With a focus on human rights and developmental journalism, Mr. Marenah has established a significant presence in the Gambian media landscape, particularly in new media environments. His career began in 2008 as a junior reporter at The Point Newspaper, where he advanced to become Chief Correspondent. He later joined The Standard Newspaper in Banjul as Editorial Assistant and Head of News. Mr. Marenah is known for covering some of the most critical stories during the former and current administrations, including high-profile treason cases involving former military chiefs from 2009 to 2012. After his arrest and imprisonment by the previous regime of President Yahya Jammeh in 2014, he relocated to Dakar, Senegal, where he continues to work as a freelance journalist for various local and international media organizations, including the BBC, Al Jazeera, VOA, and ZDF TV in Germany. He is also a co-founder of the Banjul-based Media Center for Research and Development, an institution dedicated to research and development initiatives. As a journalist and communication expert dedicated to supporting the Gambia's transitional process, Mr. Sainey M.K. Marenah plays a significant role in developing a media and communications platform aimed at enhancing civic participation and raising awareness of the requirements for transitional governance. His efforts contribute to the country's ongoing movement toward democratization. In addition to his work in Gambia, Mr. Marenah has traveled extensively across Europe, Africa, and the United States as a professional journalist and has participated in various local and international media training programs. He is currently based in the United States.

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