Alhasan Bah

Alhasan Bah has been teaching for seven years and is the Deputy Head of Kolior Lower Basic School. Currently, he coordinates the Balal Public Library, where students are exposed to leadership skills, reading, activism, and learning through sports. He is a volunteer radio presenter at Soma FM 88.8, and hosts the ‘Civic Hour Show’ with politicians and local authorities. He is the public relations officer of the Lower River Region Youth Committee. He created a Facebook page for his town, Soma, Gambia, where current issues are discussed. He is also the President of The Association of Working Children and Youth of Soma, an organization that promotes children's rights throughout Africa. Alhasan earned a certificate in Education at Gambia College. Upon completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, he plans to continue his work as children’s rights, girls’ rights, and youth activist through education, sports, and the media.