Gorgui Dieng Foundation Leads Agricultural Development Project in Senegal with Support from USADF & the NBPA Foundation

September 26, 2024

Gorgui Dieng Foundation Leads Agricultural Development Project in Senegal with Support from USADF & the NBPA Foundation

New York - September 26, 2024 - The Gorgui Dieng Foundation (GDF) is taking a significant step in improving agricultural practices and nutrition in rural Senegal, thanks to a $25,000 matching grant from both the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Foundation and the United States African Development Foundation (USADF). The combined $50,000 in grant funding will be used to establish a hospital farm at the Kébémer Hospital in Senegal. This initiative will provide nutritious vegetables and medicinal plants for patients, their attendants, and the surrounding community.

The official grant signing ceremony took place on Thursday, Sept. 26, at the NBPA's headquarters in New York. This milestone represents a continued commitment by GDF to support the health and economic well-being of the people in Kébémer, a region dear to former NBA player and Kébémer native, Gorgui Dieng. His foundation focuses on finding sustainable solutions to the pressing challenges faced by smallholder farmers in Senegal.

The hospital farm is more than just a source of fresh food; it is part of a broader effort to transform agricultural practices in the region. Through the Gorgui Dieng Agriculture Training Center and the Chaya Project, the initiative will equip local farmers with education and resources to adopt sustainable farming methods. By improving nutrition and providing the tools for better agricultural productivity, the project aims to combat food insecurity while fostering long-term health and economic benefits for the community.

"I am grateful for this support from the NBPA Foundation and the United States African Development Foundation," said Gorgui Dieng. "By continuing our work at the Kébémer Hospital, we are taking important steps toward improving health, nutrition, and farming practices for the people in this community. Kébémer is close to my heart, and I'm excited to see the impact of this project."

Travis Adkins, President and CEO of USADF, praised the partnership and the broader impact of the project: "We are thrilled to celebrate another milestone in our ongoing partnership with the NBPA, this time supporting Gorgui's incredible work at the Kébémer Hospital. Food security is a core pillar of USADF's programming across Africa, and we look forward to the positive impact this initiative will have in enhancing nutrition and economic prosperity for the people of Kébémer."

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About the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF)

The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) is an independent U.S. government agency that invests directly in African grassroots enterprises and social entrepreneurs. Through grant investments and market-based solutions, USADF boosts incomes, revenues, and job creation while promoting local economic development. The agency supports early-stage African enterprises addressing key challenges such as food insecurity, energy access, and unemployment, especially among women and youth. USADF uses a community-led approach, providing seed capital and technical assistance to create pathways to prosperity across the continent. To learn more, please visit www.usadf.gov.

About the National Basketball Players Association Foundation

Established in 1997, the National Basketball Players Association Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of its members and providing support and assistance to persons, communities and organizations throughout the world that seek to improve the lives of those in need. Through grants that match players' philanthropy and charitable giving, the Foundation highlights and accelerates the real and collaborative work that basketball players do worldwide to build their communities and create meaningful change.

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