The Voice of the Young The Gambia, often referred to as the smiling coast of Africa because of the way it is shaped on the map of Africa, is my home, my country of birth and citizenship. With a population of less than two million, two-thirds of which are young, The Gambia is devoted to promoting the rights and welfare of her children. As such, a number of organizations for children exist all over the country. One of the best things that ever happened to me was joining the Voice of the Young, a child-led