Biography

Samba Gueye is a lawyer by training, specializing in criminal science. He is currently pursuing a Master 2 degree in Organizational Law at Cheikh Hamidou Kane University in Senegal. A professional in territorial development and international cooperation, he is the Partnerships and Philanthropy Officer at CorpsAfrica/Senegal.

From 2021 to 2025, he held the position of Head of Partnerships, International Cooperation, and Territorial Economic Development at the Keur Massar Departmental Council. In this role, he worked with several international technical and financial partners, including the European Union (EU), the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), and coordinated international cooperation initiatives with mayors of cities in France (Le Havre), Spain (Burgos), and the United States (Mason City).

His background is enriched by significant Volunteer experience with CorpsAfrica, where he volunteered with Cohort 2 in Senegal and Cohort 5 in Morocco. These experiences strengthened his expertise in community development, participatory leadership, and the implementation of social impact projects.

He has also benefited from numerous international training programs in leadership, project management, entrepreneurship, design thinking, and philanthropy, notably at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at the University of Chicago. Recognized for his commitment to sustainable development, Samba Gueye works to mobilize resources, develop strategic partnerships, strengthen international cooperation, and promote philanthropy in Senegal, supporting high-impact social projects and youth empowerment.