GREEN FUND AFRICA

Senegal

Senegal is the headquarters of Green Fund Africa and a hub for community-led innovation, youth tech education, clean energy, and women-led recycling projects.

The Green Fund Africa: SENEGAL

Community-Powered Climate Innovation

Green Fund Africa: Senegal

A Hub for Climate Innovation and The Heart of Green Fund Africa

Senegal is not only home to groundbreaking climate initiatives but also serves as the official headquarters of The Green Fund Africa. Located in the peri-urban village of Yene, just outside the new Blaise Diagne International Airport, the Senegal office anchors our work across the continent. Led by Director Cheikhou Thiome—a seasoned climate advocate and COP6 youth delegate—the Senegal team brings decades of environmental leadership and youth empowerment experience to the forefront.

Program Overview

The Green Fund Africa in Senegal is a vibrant example of community-based innovation, with a deep focus on education, renewable energy, digital inclusion, and women-led sustainability projects. Our work is rooted in empowering local changemakers while connecting African communities to global climate movements.

OUR WORK

Key Projects In Senegal

Women’s Beach Cleaning Project

Senegal

A women-led plastic recycling and beach restoration initiative generating sustainable income and environmental impact.

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Biodigester Project

Senegal

Promoting home biogas systems that use organic waste, helping families reduce energy costs and emissions.

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Community Ecocyber STEAM Hub

Senegal

A solar-powered digital and environmental learning center offering access to technology, education, and green resources for youth.

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Meet the Team

Cheikhou Thiome

Africa Director

Cheikhou Thiome is a Middle School teacher but chose to teach bilingual Grade 3 students at elementary. He Went to Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar and the teacher training school of Cheikh Anta Diop University. Very involved in environmental issues since COP 6 in the Hague. Country representative for several organizations, YES youth entrepreneurship and sustainability, African Views and currently Africa Director at HBCU GREEN FUND. He is now managing the HBCUGF Africa office promoting Steam training for youth and public schools in Yene.

Souleymane Seck

Secretary General

Souleymane Seck is a financier and community development advocate, recognized for his commitment to economic growth and social progress. He currently serves as the Director of MIICIS-Sarl, a company focused on community savings and project support. He is also the Executive Director of the NGO Development & Transformation (DT), where he works to implement impactful projects in the areas of sustainable development and social transformation. As the Secretary General of the HBCU Green Fund Senegal, Souleymane actively contributes to promoting sustainable initiatives and strengthening ties between Africa and HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) in the United States. With expertise combining finance, project management, and community action, Souleymane Seck embodies a strategic vision and deep commitment to inclusive and sustainable development.

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Your donation helps expand youth training programs, conservation efforts, and clean energy projects. Every dollar fuels sustainable solutions driven by local leaders.

✔ Support grassroots climate initiatives led by local communities across Africa.
✔ Empowers youth with training in climate leadership, advocacy, and green entrepreneurship
✔ Expands climate resilience programs to mitigate the impact of extreme weather and environmental degradation

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Collaboration is key to building a more sustainable and just future. We’re looking for corporate, nonprofit, and academic partners to help empower Black students in sustainability and clean energy by providing them with the skills, experiences, and connections needed to thrive in the field.

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