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5 Hectare of an old quarry restored with various plants by GGWoA, DEFCCS and ASERGMV in Senegal

The Great Green Wall of Africa Foundation (GGWoA), in partnership with the Senegalese Agency for Reforestation and the Great Green Wall (ASERGMV) and the Department of Water, Forests, Hunting and Soil Conservation (DEFCCS), restored and planted trees on 5ha of a former quarry this Sunday.  A variety of 2.5 to 3m high seedlings of species best suited to quarry rehabilitation, such as Acacia seyal , nilotica and senegalensis, and native species from the area such as khaya senegalensis, baobab and jujifis mauritiania, were planted in the Thies classified forest to help combat flooding in the city of  and combat climate change.

Arabia CSR Awards event in UAE 

H.E. CEO of GGWoA and one of the board members Dina Storey attended the Arabia Corporate Social Responsibility Awards event. The event shed light on great work being achieved in the sustainability and CSR space.

Participation at the Africa Diaspora Network's Beyond Remittance 

H.E. COE Ramatoulaye Diallo Ndiaye delivered a message at the African Diaspora Network event in NY. The event convened like-minded leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to spark new ideas, forge new partnerships and catalyze social, financial and intellectual capital for Africa.

Announcement of GGWoA participation at COP28 

GGWoA, in alliance with Pan-African Agency of Great Green Wall (PAGGW) and African Union Great Green Wall Initiative (GGWI), proudly announces our significant participation at COP28. Join us from 30 Nov - 12 Dec 2023 at DP World Pavilion, Dubai, as we strategize and strengthen our accelerated action plan. With the 2030 deadline approaching, our collective efforts are more crucial than ever.

Meeting with AfDB to discuss partnership

"Engaging discussions between GGWoA and AfDB (The African Development Bank Group). Meeting with AfDB's Vice President, Kevin Kariuki to explore synergies, emphasizing GGWoA's pivotal role in combating climate change in Africa. A potential partnership looms, aiming to accelerate the Great Green Wall Initiative's impact.

Meeting to discuss private sector engagement event in Senegal

GGWoA's CEO Ramatoulaye Diallo N'diaye in a pivotal discussion with His Excellency President of Senegal, Macky Sall. Exploring collaboration and seeking his championship for the upcoming Private Sector Engagement event in Dakar, January 2024. 

Climate and Capital event

Climate and Capital event during UNGA78 in NYC: A collaborative endeavor between LG Nova and GGWoA to address private sector investment in opportunities created by climate change in Africa.

Partnership with Afriwocc

GGWoA's Her Excellency CEO Ramatoulaye Diallo N'diaye alongside the Second Lady of the Republic of Ghana, Samira Bawumi, at the African Women and Children Inclusion and Climate Action Conference (Afriwocc) in Ghana.

Private sector engagement

H.E. CEO Ramatoulaye Diallo N'diaye addressing the Private Sector Engagement in Niger, in collaboration with The Issoufou Mahamadou Foundation (FIM). Dedicated to human capital development, combatting desertification, land restoration, and biodiversity protection.

Official launching of GGWoA Foundation

His Excellency Olusegun Obasanjo, President of Nigeria (1999–2007) and Grand Patron, alongside CEO Ramatoulaye Diallo N'diaye, officially launching GGWoA at the US-Africa summit in Washington DC.

Residence of Artist in Benguerir, Morocco

Artists in residence at Benguerir, Morocco, championing Project IMAGINE: An initiative by GGWoA to harness art in raising community awareness about the Great Green Wall's efforts against climate change in Africa.  The project aim to unite local culture with the ecological and economic benefits of the GGW initiative.

Chairman's first official travel

Chairman Sidikou's inaugural visit to Morocco, joined by board member Dr. Mariam AIDARA and GGWoA Executive Director, Joseph Faluyi. A significant stride in strengthening ties and fostering collaboration for GGWoA. 

Chairman Announcement

Ambassador Maman Sidikou named as the Chairman of the Board of GGWoA. H.E. Sidikou served as the Foreign Affairs Minister for  Niger and the Ambassador of Niger to the USA. He is currently the High Rep of the AU for the Sahel.

Meeting with Bezos Earth Fund

H.E. Ramatoulaye Diallo N’Diaye and GGWoA board members engaging with Bezos Earth Fund in NYC. A moment captured during discussions on potential partnership.

Initiation of GGWoA

H.E. Ramatoulaye Diallo N’Diaye, Founder & CEO of GGWoA, meeting with his excellency, Nigeria’s former President Olusegun Obasanjo to discuss the inception of GGWoA.