Ousmane Kane is a young Senegalese community leader currently serving as a CorpsAfrica
Exchange Volunteer in Bame (Volta region), a rural community in Ghana. Born and raised in
Pikine (Dakar), Ousmane was always passionate about community development and committed
to making a positive difference in his community and beyond. It was this passion that led him to
pursue a bachelor's degree in Territorial Governance and Local Development at the Institute of
Territorial Governance, where he earned a mention in Governance and Planning.
Since joining CorpsAfrica, Ousmane has been serving as a Volunteer in Senegal first and
currently in Ghana to contribute to the development of the African community. During his service,
he worked with community members to identify development opportunities and create an action
plan to implement positive projects for the community. Through his dedication and leadership,
Ousmane has acquired valuable skills in project management, communication, and collaboration
with rural communities.
Outside of his volunteer service, Ousmane has a passion for reading and lifelong learning. He
got a certificate in IT in March 2023. He is an avid reader of scientific journals and is regularly
updated on world news by reading online newspapers such as the Times, Le Monde
Diplomatique and Jeune Afrique. He is also fascinated by history and constantly learns about the
historical facts that have marked our humanity.