Mariama Fatajo

Founder and CEO of Tefa Development

Mariama Fatajo is a small business development specialist. She is also the founder and CEO of Tefa Development, a social enterprise that empowers small businesses in low-income countries.

She is the proponent of the transformative eco-restoration project in the Gambia that works on reforestation, desertification combat, watershed management, and sustainable community livelihood development. Her work integrates environmental stewardship with economic empowerment, with over two decades of global experience in small business development and sustainable agriculture.

Her work empowers communities dependent on environmental services by enhancing livelihoods through eco-friendly practices. Mariama has led initiatives across diverse ecosystems, advocating for sustainable land management and biodiversity conservation to ensure communities thrive alongside healthy environments.

Her contributions to the Gambia highlight the vital link between ecological health and community prosperity, making her an invaluable voice in discussions on eco-restoration's role in improving environmental justice.