The LONASE Foundation held an official handover ceremony between outgoing director Mr. Pape Daouda Diatta and incoming director Mr. Makane Diop.
The transition took place on 1 October 2026 and represents continuity in the Foundation’s mission, the transfer of its strategic vision, and a renewed commitment to serving local communities. The Foundation expressed its sincere gratitude to Mr Diatta for his dedication, support, and contributions to the organisation’s development.
In welcoming Mr. Diop, the organisation wished him success in advancing the Foundation’s ambition to strengthen its social impact and work closely with communities under the motto, “Act today, build tomorrow.”
Following the official transition, a coordination meeting was later held, focused on team coordination, monitoring field activities, developing partnerships, and strategic priorities. The meeting concluded with a welcome lunch in honour of the new director.
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During the meeting, the leadership team discussed aligning the Foundation’s communications more closely with those of Loterie Nationale Sénégalaise-LONASE, the National Lottery of Senegal, to raise awareness of ongoing initiatives and strengthen public trust.
On 1 October 2026, the LONASE Foundation also reached an important development milestone by signing a contract to build a new socio-educational centre in Mampatim, in the Kolda region.
Designed to support young people and promote education, the Mampatim project aligns with the Foundation’s core focus on investing in local youth and building a sustainable future.
