At Coaches of Influence Foundation (COIF), diversity as a Core Value encompasses various dimensions such as religion, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, socioeconomic status, and more. It is an organization where an inclusive environment has been created to value different perspectives leading to richer discussions, innovative solutions, and equit...
As we enter the final stretch of 2024, I can't help but reflect on how much my journey with COIF has shaped me, especially when it comes to the value of DIVERSITY.From the moment I joined the organization, I felt the embrace of a community that celebrates differences, encourages collaboration, and uplifts voices from all walks of life. Whether it's...
Welcome to the last quarter of 2024 - a perfect time to shine the light on one of our CORE VALUES that keeps the pillars of our brand securely fastened. This value in the mirror is DIVERSITY! We hold the view that DIVERSITY truly involves collaborating with others to create a greater impact. Join us these couple of months to celebrate our CORE VALU...
Here comes the month of MAY - the time of flowers blooming and the sun shining brightly in anticipation of a new season. Then comes the month of JUNE - the time we begin to enjoy the rains and greenery all around us in many parts of the world. These two months are perfect for reflection on one of our powerful Core Values - INTEGRITY. To us, Integri...
If "Education is the training of the mind to think", then COIF has gone beyond the borders of the school system. The mentorship is designed to challenge all mentees to bring out and become the best in their areas of interest. Not only have we been equipped to pursue our passion in the areas of entrepreneurship, farming, tailoring, poetry and ...
In this decade, I have come to realize that young people like me are faced with several daily challenges that can make life very difficult. This is where the COIF EMPOWERMENT value comes into play because it makes me feel empowered to take control of life and destiny while unlocking my potential to become the best version of myself. With the ...
Before enrolling into the COIF Mentorship program in 2020, I struggled with the insecurity of feeling like I wasn't good enough which definitely affected my self-esteem. To my amazement, just one year journey of self-discovery, mentorship and coaching unleashed strength and confidence I never knew existed within me. Right at the Meet & Gr...
EDUCATION is the pathway to unlocking potential, creating opportunities, and paving the way towards a brighter future. This March and April, join us in highlighting the fundamental role that mentorship plays in quality EDUCATION. We invite you to participate in the challenge by sharing your Mentorship story with us.
During the month of Ramadan, Coaches Of Influence Foundation (COIF) had the unique opportunity of partnering with International Trade Center (ITC) to facilitate Peace Building Cookout sessions & Ramadan Iftar funded by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund. The initiative was geared on bringing together six conflict communities...
In 2019, twenty youth were given the opportunity to participate in the first mentorship program offered by Coaches of Influence Foundation (COIF).They graduated following a nine months mentorship journey and eighteen of them are participants of the 2.0 program. One of the main areas of focus for the 2.0 group is centered on leadership & p...
Our 'Meet & Greet' session was a great success. The youths are ready to receive influence that will transform their lives and their generation. Mentorship 1.0 and 2.0 will begin in January 2020 at COIF – home of mentorship, coaching and influence. We are Coaches of Influence Foundation. We exist to Influence Identity!
October 26th 2019 was a historic day for the Coaches of Influence Foundation (COIF) family as we graduated the first cohort of youth mentees in The Gambia.The nine months long program concluded few weeks before the graduation. The mentorship journey for them began in February 2019 following the Economic Personal Intellectual & Cultural (E....
During our Economic, Personal, Intellectual & Cultural (E.P.I.C) Empowerment 2019 Youth forum in The Gambia, our founder, Dr. Margaret Ellis announced a unique opportunity to mentor twenty young Gambians in 2019. And because Coaches of Influence Foundation (COIF) was birthed out of a vision to "be an anchor through which youth and women w...
On January 12th 2019, Coaches of Influence Foundation (COIF) hosted its first annual Economic, Personal, Intellectual, & Cultural (E.P.I.C) Empowerment Youth Forum in The Gambia. The theme of the forum, "Preparing for the Baton", was crafted out of a vision to equip the participants with skills, knowledge and attitudes need...
When an organization is birthed out of a desire to "become the voice that will advocate for positive influence", all its activities must be geared in that direction.That's exactly what happened on June 22nd 2018 when COIF hosted its first women's conference in The Gambia. The theme of the conference "Restoring Lost Dignity" drew an audience size of...
On June 9th 2018, Coaches of Influence Foundation (COIF) hosted its first youth seminar in The Gambia. The event was held at St. Peter's Junior & Senior Secondary school in Lamin with participation from more than 250 youths across the country. The theme of the day "Turning Followers into Leaders through Civility" focused on teaching ...
A vision that was spoken into the ears and hearts of a couple has finally birthed. In May of 2018, the founders launched into the journey of fulfilling that which was spoken to them in an unlikely season. Coaches of Influence Foundation (COIF) is focused on serving youths and women all over the globe with a desire to "become the vo...