TechCamps are hands-on, participant-driven workshops that creates platform for young people to learn new skills from experts in the field of technology, advocacy, campaign building, leadership and election reporting. It is an opportunity for journalists, civil society organizations and activists — to explore and apply innovative tech solutions to elections in The Gambia.

In this spirit, Gambia Participates in partnership with the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is organizing a day long “Election TechCamp” to train young people, including CSOs, from the 7 regions of The Gambia on the new electoral process, election monitoring and reporting using digital tools, voter education and participation campaigns and community engagement strategies ahead of the 2021 Elections. The Election TechCamp will be an interactive and innovative experience, and skill sharing platform that leverages the power of technology to galvanize youth involvement in elections