IYS Chapter

BUILDING LEADERSHIP FROM WITHIN IYS

Leadership development is not a one-time activity at Inspiring Young Stars (IYS) it is part of how we build the capacity of our members and strengthen our youth-led movement.

Today, 26 August 2026, the Masroor IYS Chapter successfully hosted a leadership training facilitated through the support and guidance of IYS Executive Leaders. The session focused on practical leadership competencies including communication, teamwork, responsibility, conflict management, negotiation, vision and community service.

This initiative forms part of our broader commitment to developing confident, responsible and capable young leaders across our chapters, giving members the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead initiatives, work collectively and create positive change within their communities.

We are proud to see leadership development taking place chapter by chapter, leader by leader, and generation by generation.

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Special IFTAR and leadership transition

Our Masroor Inspiring Young Stars - IYS Chapter on the 27th February 2026, successfully staged its handing-over ceremony at the IYS Sustainable Center.

The ceremony commenced with beautiful recitations from the Holy Qur’an, setting a spiritual and reflective tone for the occasion. The event was marked by a colorful and symbolic gathering where outgoing and incoming executives came together to formally transition leadership. Words of appreciation, gratitude, and commitment were shared as responsibilities were officially handed over, signifying continuity and growth within the chapter.

The program was attended by members of the Masroor IYS Chapter as well as executive leaders from the Inspiring Young Stars organization.

The ceremony concluded with the serving of Iftar to attendees, strengthening unity and fellowship among members.

The successful transition reflects maturity, unity, and the strong leadership culture being nurtured within the organization.
Congratulations to the Masroor IYS Chapter on a smooth and memorable handing-over ceremony.

RAMADAN • LENT • INDEPENDENCE DAY
18th February 2026 – A Historic Convergence

Today is not just another date on the calendar. It is a powerful moment of unity for The Gambia and for the world.

On this remarkable day, we witness:

🌙 The beginning of Ramadan 2026, a sacred month of discipline, prayer, generosity, and spiritual renewal for Muslims across our nation.
✝🏾 The start of Lent, a season of reflection, sacrifice, and transformation for Christians.
🇬🇲 And the celebration of our Independence Day, marking our proud journey since 1965.

This rare convergence of faith and nationhood reminds us of what truly defines us as Gambians:
Peaceful coexistence. Religious harmony. Shared humanity.

Ramadan calls us to compassion.
Lent calls us to reflection.
Independence calls us to responsibility.

As a nation, we are united not by uniformity, but by mutual respect. In our mosques, in our churches, and in our communities, we demonstrate to the world that diversity is strength.

Today, we celebrate faith.
Today, we celebrate freedom.
Today, we celebrate unity.

From all of us at Inspiring Young Stars (IYS), we wish you:

Ramadan Mubarak.
A Reflective and Blessed Lent.
Happy Independence Day, The Gambia.

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Inspiring Young Stars - IYS wishes everyone a blessed Ramadan.

As we enter this sacred month, may Allah grant us peace, forgiveness, and strength. May our fasts be accepted, our prayers answered, and our hearts filled with light. Let this Ramadan be a time of reflection, growth, and unity for us all.

Ramadan Mubarak to you and your families🌙🌙🌙🌙

CELEBRATING 5 YEARS OF IMPACT —
ST. PETER’S IYS Chapter

12th February, 2026

Yesterday, we proudly celebrated a historic milestone Five (5) Years of the St. Peter’s Inspiring Young Stars - IYS Chapter.

St. Peter’s holds a very special place in our journey. It was the first-ever IYS chapter established and officially launched, marking the beginning of our satellite chapter movement across The Gambia. What began at St. Peter’s became the foundation upon which many other chapters were built.

This anniversary is therefore not just a chapter celebration, it is a celebration of a legacy. A celebration of courage. A celebration of pioneering leadership.

Over the past five years, the St. Peter’s IYS Chapter has demonstrated:

• Strong leadership and discipline
• Commitment to education and talent development
• Active community service and youth advocacy
• Creativity, teamwork, and resilience

They opened the door. Others followed.

Yesterday’s celebration was filled with joy, pride, and reflection. Members came together to celebrate the journey, the impact, and the growth, sharing cake, laughter, unity, and appreciation for how far the chapter has come. It was a moment of happiness, gratitude, and renewed commitment.

At the organizational level, we extend our deepest congratulations to:

• All past and present members
• The School Administration
• Teacher Coordinators
• Supporters and Partners
• Every individual who contributed to the growth of this chapter

Your dedication laid the groundwork for the expansion of Inspiring Young Stars across communities in The Gambia.

We are proud.
We are grateful.
And we are inspired by what the next five years will bring.

Fostering Education and Nurturing Harmony remains our guiding principle as we continue to build leaders, strengthen communities, and empower young people.

Congratulations, St. Peter’s IYS Chapter, the chapter that started it all.