BALOUO SALO
A humanitarian commitment driven by passion, responsibility, and community participation, capable of making a real difference.

We are independent and committed, with humanity and responsibility, to building a fairer future in West Africa by promoting access to fundamental rights such as water, health, education, and dignity. Our organization is structured transparently, with ethical, professional, and participatory governance, ensuring the effectiveness, coherence, and sustainability of our actions.
We are activists, experts, and volunteer professionals who lead the organization ethically, transparently, and inclusively, ensuring full respect for our mission and the humanitarian principles that inspire it.
The Team
Testimonials
Raoul Vecchio
President and Executive Director
Jali Diabate
Co-Founder
Simona Cirami
Secretary General

Raoul Vecchio
Executive Director

Simona Cirami
Secretary General

Jali Diabate
Diplomacy and Mediation

Dario Distefano
Engineer

Sebastiano D'Urso
Engineer

Fundraising & Communication Team

Design Team
5 people

Associates
11 people

Simona Cirami
Design

Dario Distefano
Design - Kaira Looro

Raoul Vecchio
Executive Director - Kaira Looro

Jali Diabate
Mediation & Diplomacy

Sebastiano D'Urso
Kaira Looro

Grazia Nicolosi
Kaira Looro

Giada Giuffrida
Technical Support

Moustapha Kouyate
Local Mediator

Fossar Soaune
Local Local Mediator

Mamady Sonko
Chief Mechanic

Aboubakar Tall
Local Reporter

Moussa Diebate
Local Griot

Malan Saminanko
Local Site Manager

Amadou Kouyate
Local Deputy Site Manager

Construction Team
8 people

Kengo Kuma
International Architect

Agostino Ghirardelli
International Architect

Francesco Ruggeri
Consul of Senegal

Sebastiano D'Urso
University Professor

Moussa Soaune
Diplomat

Kengo Kuma
Appointed in 2023
International Architect

Agostino Ghirardelli
Appointed in 2023
International Architect
World-renowned architects supporting the Kaira Looro fundraising event

Kengo Kuma
Japan

Agostino Ghirardelli
Italy

Benedetta Tagliabue
Spain

Amanda Levete
United Kingdom
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David Adjaye
USA

Giancarlo Mazzanti
Colombia

Mario Cucinella
Italy

Raul Pantaleo
Italy

Manuel Aires Mateus
Portugal

R. Aranda C. Pigem R. Vilalta
Spain

Emmanuelle Moureaux
Japan

Driss Kettani
Morocco

Mohamed Siana
Morocco

Saad El Kabbaj
Morocco

Tosin Oshinowo
Nigeria

Sharon Davis
USA

Mphethi Morojele
South Africa
National and international personalities who have directly promoted and supported our mission, thus becoming our testimonials.
World-renowned Japanese architect
One of the most important Italian actresses
You can become a messenger of Balouo Salo’s mission and actively contribute to the cause. Write to us at
info@balouosalo.com and together we will find the best ways to collaborate in defending the rights of thousands of people.