Welcome to Dandou Organics
Dandou Organics is a movement, a return to source—a deep reconnection with nature’s wisdom. Our organic superfoods, such as Moringa, Baobab, Bissap, and Kinkeliba, are nature’s own medicine, nourishing the Mind, Body and Soil regenerating all of us as Nature (human Earth is one nature). Each product we offer is grown with care, honouring the rhythm of the earth and the women who cultivate them.
Our Mission
Our mission is not just about providing nutrient-dense foods; it is about empowering the women farmers behind them. By working directly with cooperatives in rural African communities, we create sustainable livelihoods while promoting regenerative farming. Choosing Dandou means more than just nourishing yourself—it’s about being part of a movement that nourishes both people and the planet.
Our Story
Dandou Organics is not just a business—it’s a living testament to the power of women, community, and ancestral wisdom.
It all began with Nia Yaku Neshama, a Senegalese-born visionary and spiritual eco-consciousness educator. Her journey was one of remembrance—of returning to the healing traditions of her grandmother, reconnecting with her family in the village of Nianing, and embracing the ancestral agricultural knowledge of Senegal. Inspired by Mr. Seydi, a banker the founder of Dandou Senegal a GIE as the ancient practice of nourishing Africa with its own grains, she knew this mission had to go beyond borders.
Dandou, meaning “Return to Source”, became more than a name; it became a movement.
The Dandou Movement
Nia gathered her mentees—women from different corners of the world, each seeking healing through Mother Earth’s rhythm. Together, they embraced the African philosophy of Motherism (Maternism), a way of living in harmony with nature, recognising that women are the keepers of life’s balance.
Natalie, a naturopath raised in Australia, understood that true healing is rooted in ancestral knowledge. She knew that if Africa is the birthplace of humanity, it must also be the steward of global wellness.
And so, the idea of the 15,000-mile journey for 15,000 women was born—a road trip from London to Dakar then across the Sahel from Dakar to Djibouti, meeting women farmers, amplifying their voices, and ensuring that their ancient agricultural knowledge was preserved and valued.
But no great movement stands alone. Oumpely, daughter of the Calabash land, took charge as the Operations Manager, ensuring that Dandou’s vision was not just a dream but a structured reality. And as every circle must have balance, Geoff Matthews, the steady hand, became Dandou’s Treasurer, ensuring the numbers aligned with the mission. The Women who we have worked alongside have captured the essence of Dandou, reminding us to always follow Nature’s Nature—to honour simplicity, authenticity, and sustainability.
Our Togetherness Birthed Dandou Organics.
Our Name & Our Philosophy
The name Dandou means “Return to Source” in Fulani. It reflects our deep commitment to regenerating ancestral knowledge, restoring traditional agriculture, and reclaiming the wisdom of our elders.
In Guinee A Town name, “Dandou” is a call to return to what is essential—to take only what we need from the earth, to respect its cycles, and to reject the excess of consumerism
Dandou Organics: Regenerating Land, Empowering Communities Across Africa
Dandou Organics is deeply committed to restoring ecological balance and fostering economic empowerment through regenerative agriculture, entrepreneurship training, and community-driven sustainability initiatives. Working in alignment with the Great Green Wall of the Sahel, we collaborate with women’s cooperatives, farmers, and entrepreneurs to regenerate degraded land, strengthen food sovereignty, and build sustainable local economies.
Dandou Organics Guinea Conakry 🇬🇳
Local Representative: Lamarana Diallo
In Guinea, Dandou Organics partners with local women’s cooperatives to enhance agroecological farming techniques, ensuring soil regeneration and biodiversity conservation. Through our entrepreneurship training programs, we equip small-scale producers with the knowledge and resources to scale their businesses, access fair markets, and contribute to the circular economy. Our work directly supports reforestation efforts and land restoration, reinforcing Guinea’s role in the Great Green Wall movement.
Dandou Organics Senegal 🇸🇳
Regional & Local Representative: Emilie Gueye
Senegal serves as a key hub for Dandou’s entrepreneurship certification programs, empowering emerging agribusiness leaders with tools for sustainable economic development. We work closely with indigenous farming cooperatives to preserve ancient grain cultivation, such as fonio and millet, while implementing climate-resilient agricultural practices. Our engagement with the Great Green Wall initiative extends beyond tree planting—we facilitate soil regeneration projects and knowledge-sharing platforms that strengthen environmental resilience across Senegalese communities.
Dandou Organics Gambia 🇬🇲
Local Representative: Mariama Chorr
In The Gambia, Dandou Organics focuses on empowering women-led agribusinesses, ensuring they receive training, certification, and direct market access for their sustainably produced goods. By integrating traditional knowledge with modern sustainable practices, we support climate-adaptive farming methods that improve food security and land restoration. Our collaboration with the Great Green Wall contributes to combating desertification and increasing community-led reforestation efforts, reinforcing The Gambia’s role in ecological regeneration.
A Movement for Sustainable Growth
Across these regions, Dandou Organics is not only revitalizing land but also creating lasting economic opportunities. By merging regenerative agriculture, entrepreneurship training, and cooperative development, we ensure that the communities we work with are at the forefront of Africa’s sustainable future. Through our active participation in the Great Green Wall, we are planting seeds of change—both in the soil and in the minds of future leaders.
Dandou Organics: Rooted in Nature, Growing a Sustainable Future.
We believe in circular economy principles, inspired by the Doughnut Model, ensuring that our practices support both human well-being and ecological sustainability. We see food as medicine, the planet as our classroom, and nature as our greatest teacher.