Amid lush mangroves that shelter birds and fish, the women of the TRY Oyster Women’s Association, tirelessly harvest West African mangrove oysters, enduring physical strain and the constant risk of injury. Beyond mere sustenance, this labor is their livelihood—a testament to their resilience and economic stability in a male-dominated fishing industry. Unlike other fishing practices in The Gambia, this trade is solely managed by women. Founded in 2007 by social worker Fatou Janha Mboob, the TRY Oyster Women’s Association has grown to unite over 500 women, empowering them with training in finance, hygiene, and safety. Yet, amidst their resilience, climate change looms as a formidable threat. Rising sea levels and unpredictable weather patterns increasingly endanger the fragile mangrove ecosystem essential to their livelihoods. Through their unwavering determination, these women are not merely harvesting oysters—they are cultivating hope for a sustainable future. In the face of adversity, they prove that with unity and perseverance, nothing is truly lost.