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ABOUT THIONE NIANG
Farmer, Author, Social Entrepreneur, Political Strategist, and International Speaker.
Farmer, Author, Social Entrepreneur, Political Strategist, International Speaker Thione Niang, was born in a modest family of 28 children in Senegal. Thione Niang immigrated to the USA in with only 20 dollars and worked his way through the hardships while getting involved in his new community.
His efforts led him to participate as a community organizer for President Obama in the historic Presidential elections and becoming national Co-chair of gen44 for the re-election campaign.
Thione Niang now leads three structurally different, but substantially, similar, international organizations; give1project, JeufZone Farms, and Akon lighting Africa-Solektra International.
JeufZone Farms
Thione founded the JeufZone Farms to address the agricultural need of Africa- It is an agro-business platform for the production, commercialization, distribution, and conservation of farm products, with a priority given to local produce.
Thione is working to lure young people to farming to help create jobs and to assure food security and food self-sufficiency in Africa led by young Africans.
GIVE 1 PROJECT
Created in by Thione Niang this global organization promotes global leadership and entrepreneurship for young people through its incubation centers, women empowerment, and global leadership programs.
Thione niang biography of abraham lincoln for kids Whether addressing corporate leaders, students, or community members, Thione Niang's speeches leave a lasting impact, encouraging individuals to embrace their role as catalysts for change in an interconnected world. Failure is indispensable. His ability to blend passion with practical insights positions him as a sought-after speaker, inspiring others to envision a brighter and more equitable future. We offer opportunities to network with successful entrepreneurs and understand real-world situations.Give1Project is now present in 34 countries around the world including; the united states, France, Japan, Ghana, Guinea, Benin, Senegal, etc
AKON LIGHTNING AFRICA and Solektra International
As an entrepreneur in the energy field, he co-founded Akon Lighting Africa and Solektra International along with the renowned artist Akon and Malien Businessman Samba Bathily in The mission, to provide electricity to million African households and communities through sustainable solar energy.
Today, 18 countries benefited from the initiative, more than jobs have been created across the continent, enabling a solar academy to open in Malian in Senegal for the training of young Africans in the field.
By Thione Niang was appointed by President Obama, as Ambassador to the US Ministry of Energy. Thione advocates for the inclusion of minorities in all aspects of the energy sector, with a special focus on energy economic development, STEM education, and climate change.
He is the author of 6 books, including Memoirs of an Eternal Optimist, Faces of Change, Social Entrepreneurship: 15 keys to Success, Letters to My Sisters, Demain tu Gouvernes le Monde, and children's book - Gorgui.