As I reflect on my time at Coaches of Influence Foundation (COIF), the essence of diversity shines brightly. The embrace of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences I have had at the institutions has been a transformative journey for me. Collaborating with young people from all walks of life enriched my understanding and allowed me to app...
As an Alumnus of Coaches of Influence Foundation (COIF), I embody the essence of the organization's teachings. The guidance that I have received during and after my three years mentorship and coaching journey has shaped me into a leader who embraces personal responsibility wholeheartedly - ensuring that I only make commitments that I can completely...
At Coaches of Influence Foundation (COIF), we embrace a sense of unity and togetherness that resembles a close-knit family. Within this supportive community, individuals work together, collaborate, and uplift one another. It is heartwarming to see that at COIF, there is a culture of respect and understanding, where making mistakes is viewed as a na...
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 I watch and learn from what I see being displayed at Coaches of Influence Foundation (COIF), I have come to understand that "Diversity" is a practice including or involving young people from a range of different social backgrounds, genders, experiences, talents, skills and opinions in the organization. Personally, I believe that diversity in COI...
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...
My Mentorship, self-development and growth journey with COIF has equipped me to learn that Mentorship provides one with the tools that challenge one to think beyond one's circle, come out of one's comfort zone. Significantly, Mentorship through education has opened and shaped my mind with perspectives and given me the mindset that position me...
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.
The invitation to serve as a GUEST SPEAKER for the three years anniversary of the 'Inspiring Young Stars' (IYS) Chapter at St. Peter's Senior Secondary School in Lamin took me down a deep reflection path. The theme of the day –"CAREER COACHING " allowed me to speak to the hearts of the students to positively influence and touch their hearts. The im...
In the words of John C. Maxwell, "Empowerment is not about giving people power; it's about unlocking the power they already have." This is exactly what I have experienced in the past four years of my encounter with COIF. In this special month of focus on our Core Value - EMPOWERMENT, I am challenged to reflect on the Support, Investment and G...
Empowerment is known to be a process of becoming stronger and more confident in one's journey. Young people are faced with a reality of uncertainty about our future. At COIF, we are reminded that we can have our dreams fulfilled when we believe in our inner strength. Brene Bro beautifully puts it this way: "imperfections are not i...
Oh, great sun, the mighty sun of the Universe That shines over our nation day in and day out It is a great reminder of how our nation was born I can only imagine the road we traveled to get here And I cannot help asking; how did it happen? After fifty-two great solemn years of independence It is appalling that we are still dancing in the cold rains...
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...
February 26th, 2021 must have been a memorable day for the students of Kombo Kerewan Upper and Senior Secondary School in Lamin, The Gambia as they received their first ever career day event delivered by Coaches of Influence Foundation (COIF).The event was coordinated by Mariego Sanyang – a COIF 2nd year mentee & youth leader who also hap...
Gwendolyn Brooks, an American Author, Poet and Teacher once said; "we are each other's harvest; we are each other's business; we are each other's magnitude and bond". At Coaches of Influence Foundation (COIF), one of our core values is 'empowerment' thus, we are committed to educating young people and women to carefully recognize factors that creat...