Biography

Cherif Khoury is a visionary communications strategist and award-winning multimedia director with over 10 years of experience driving high-impact storytelling at the intersection of international development and global media. For a decade, Cherif has been a foundational pillar of the CorpsAfrica model, serving as a primary architect of the organization’s narrative and editorial identity in Senegal. His career is distinguished by a unique ability to bridge local community impact with international broadcast standards, having collaborated with world-renowned platforms such as CNN, YouTube Originals, Off The Fence, Make Waves, Backroads Pictures, and WaterBear Network.

The CorpsAfrica Legacy (2016 – present)
Over his ten years at CorpsAfrica/Senegal, Cherif has evolved from a communications practitioner into a strategic leader. He has played a key role in amplifying the “volunteer-led development” narrative, transforming raw field data and community testimonials into compelling visual stories that resonate with international donors and government stakeholders. He has mentored hundreds of volunteers in photography, digital storytelling, and brand management, ensuring that CorpsAfrica’s voice remains consistent, ethical, and powerful across both digital and traditional platforms.

Global Expertise and Artistic Impact
Beyond his NGO work, Cherif is a respected voice in international cinema and documentary production. He served as director of photography for the Senegalese segment of The Letter: A Laudato Si Film (YouTube Originals), which was screened at the Vatican in the presence of Pope Francis. His work on the environmental feature documentary Blue Carbon was showcased at COP27 in Dubai and broadcast worldwide on CNN and Canal+.