This thesis is a case study that examines the impacts of the European Union Emergency Fund(EUTF) in The Gambia. Using a combination of the Neoclassical theory, New Economics ofLabor Migration theory and Migration Network theory this thesis investigates the impact theEUTF has had on irregular migration in The Gambia locally known as the “back way” to Europe.Furthermore, through the use of interviews, and secondary data from the InternationalOrganization for Migration (IOM) and International Trade Centre (ITC), this paper alsoinvestigates the impact of the projects implemented under the EUTF has on the beneficiaries.The analysis shows that in terms of the economic and employment opportunity plan of theEUTF, it has had too little coverage to have any significant impacts in the Gambia, however, theawareness-raising component has made a considerable impact on the decision-making process ofthe backway migration. Finally, the analysis shows that the EUTF has had a positive impact onits beneficiaries thus far.