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Driving a Sustainable and Inclusive Global Shea Industry
The Global Shea Alliance is a non profit, member based industry association with 849 members from 36 countries, including women’s groups, suppliers, brands, retailers and NGOs. Through public private partnership, collective action and innovation, the Alliance promotes sustainability, quality practices and standards and increased demand for shea in food and cosmetics. We unite women processors, communities, industry leaders and global companies to grow markets, protect parklands and deliver lasting impact for the millions who rely on shea and the industry it supports.
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The benefit of the shea industry are huge, both economically and socially. However, we must remember that trading shea products remains rooted in sustainable practices and all stakeholders have a critical role to play.
Empowering Women, Protecting Nature
Our Impact Numbers
Investing in women processors and safeguarding natural shea parklands across Africa to create healthier ecosystems and vibrant local economies.
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Women trained in business skills
+15% Growth
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Hectares of shea parklands protected
Conservation
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Women processors improved capacity
Efficiency Gain
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Shea & high value trees planted
Restoration
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Increase to processing in Africa
Economic Growth
Upcoming Events
GSA EVENT
2026 GSA Conference
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USA Conference
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Executive Committee
Mamatou Djaffo
GSA President
President of FNPK-Benin
Mamatou Djaffo
Mamatou Djaffo is the President of Federation Nationale des Productrices de Karité, a federation of 50 000+ women shea collectors and butter processors in Benin.
Ali Saidu
GSA Vice-President
Co-Founder of Salid Agriculture
Ali Saidu
Ali is the co-founder of Salid Agriculture Nigeria Ltd, an agricultural commodities company that trades shea. He is also the Vice President of National Shea Products Association of Nigeria (NASPAN).
Amaou Essodolom
EC Member
President of FIKATO
Amaou Essodolom
Amou Talle epse Tchalla Essodolom is the president of Filière Karité du Togo, an association of women shea collectors and butter processor in Togo. She is also the president of the Interprofession du Karité du Togo (the umbrella organization of shea stakeholders in Togo) as well as the Founder of Société Togolaise de Karité.
Global Shea Staff
Aaron Adu
Managing Director
Aaron Adu
Aaron leads the organizational development efforts of the GSA including strategic planning, membership expansion, collaboration, and fundraising. He also oversees secretariat activities related to sustainability, quality, policy advocacy, and promotion.
Aaron leads the organizational development efforts of the GSA including strategic planning, membership expansion, collaboration, and fundraising. He also oversees secretariat activities related to sustainability, quality, policy advocacy, and promotion.
Marie Veyrier
Director of Development
Marie Veyrier
Marie is in charge of establishing public-private partnerships, developing project proposals, and raising funds to support the implementation of the GSA promotion, quality and sustainability programs.
Prince A. Nunoo
Membership Manager
Prince A. Nunoo
Prince leads new member recruitment and engagements at the GSA. He facilitates trade support for SMEs including trainings and workshops. sustainability program identifies industry-wide challenges and implements solutions through a multi-stakeholder
Cindy Laird
Communications Manager
Cindy Laird
Cindy is the Communications Manager at GSA and oversees internal and external communications.
Our Sponsors and Partners
