Mali’s ‘Moringa Queen’ wins UN recognition for restoring degraded land
Rokiatu Traoré, president of a social enterprise in Mali that uses agroforestry to restore degraded land and create jobs for women and youths, has been named a Changemaker at the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals Action Awards. “I work in Mali, where lands are becoming drier every year. Many farmers struggle with degraded soil, smaller […]
Rokiatu Traoré, the president of a social enterprise in Mali, has been recognized by the United Nations for her efforts in restoring degraded land and creating job opportunities for women and youth. Traoré, known as the "Moringa Queen," founded Herou Alliance, which utilizes an agroforestry model to restore degraded lands and develop commercial value chains around the moringa tree.
Since 2021, her organization has created products derived from the leaves, flowers, and seeds of the moringa tree, including herbal tea, powder, honey, soap, and dietary supplements. The moringa tree, native to South Asia but now widely grown in Africa, is known for its versatility and nutritional value. Traoré highlighted the importance of addressing the challenges faced by farmers in rural areas, such as soil degradation, smaller harvests, and limited economic opportunities.
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