Born and raised in Ziguinchor, in southern Senegal, Awa Gueye studied at the University of Assane Seck in Ziguinchor where she majored in Geography. A member of YMCA Ziguinchor since 2014 where she was responsible for the YMCA/Universitaire Leadership Commission. She participated in the International Citizen Service of YCARE /International in partnership with YMCA Senegal, where she worked with a team composed of Senegalese and British in identifying community problems and providing solutions. After this program, as an active citizen, it develops in community development and promotes the leadership of children in its neighborhood by instilling civic values.