Fondation Youssou Ndour

Message from the President

presidente As a well known Artist and Musician, Youssou Ndour no longer needs to prove his commitment to serve the cause of “the voiceless” in Senegal and around the world.

Through his music, he tries to restore the image of a “scorched” Africa and to regain hope for a whole generation of Africans. As a goodwill Ambassador who is aware of the real needs of the people, particularly in Senegal, he has set up his own Foundation, in order to help safeguard the rights of children, facilitate access to health, promote economic reinsertion among others.

It’s with extreme honor that the Foundation’s Board of Directors chose me as President. Reaching the objectives of this Organization will not only give me the opportunity to realize the lifelong dream I’ve always had for the children but it will be a real challenge vis a vis the projects that have already been completed.

Our mission will consist of pursuing actions related to health (fight against malaria and HIV/AIDS in particular), social reinsertion of the youth, street children, access to education, but also to initiate new cultural, environmental and sports related projects. Youssou Ndour

In collaboration with our partners, my team and I will leave no stone unturned to mobilize and provide the human and financial resources necessary to reach our objectives.

Many efforts have been made, however the reality remains alarming. There’s a need for more commitment by everyone for causes that concern all of us. More than ever, during this time of world crisis, we are called for increased compassion and solidarity.

I wouldn’t end without sharing this quote by Camus that summarizes all my feeling: ‘What’s revolting is not the fact that children suffer, but that their suffering is not justified.

Aïda Coulibaly Ndour

Health (Malaria)
In Senegal, malaria represents a problem of priority in public health. Its epidemiological profile is characterized by a stable endemic nature marked by a seasonal recrudescence...

The Sinking of the « Joola »
Le Joola was a ferry linking Dakar to Ziguinchor (Casamance). As a real umbilical cord from the North to the South of Senegal, its wreck was a true tragedy for all Senegalese.

Biennial of Art
The Youssou Ndour Foundation often lends its support to the Arts and to Culture in general, thus its participation to the biennial of contemporary Arts in Dakar

World Culture
Created in 2001, the « World Culture Forum Corporation » is an initiative of the Ford Foundation along with some American and European Foundations.