The Backway: Deconstructing Gambian Youth Migration Aspirations | Maps & Money

Why do so many young Gambians dream of leaving their country? The Backway: Deconstructing Gambian Youth Migration Aspirations explores the hopes, challenges, economic pressures, and dreams that shape youth migration from The Gambia. This documentary-style exploration looks beyond the headlines to understand why Gambian youth consider irregular migration, what they hope to find abroad, and the realities behind the “Backway” journey. Topics covered include: Gambian youth migration The Backway journey Migration aspirations in The Gambia Youth unemployment and economic opportunities Dreams of Europe and a better future The social realities of irregular migration Why African youth migrate #Gambia #Backway #YouthMigration #Migration #Africa #GambianYouth #IrregularMigration #AfricaMigration #documentary