Founded in Cleveland, USA, Fondation Noura Internationale has worked in Mauritania for more than 20 years, supporting detainees, former detainees, and vulnerable populations through rehabilitation, reintegration, and community development programs in partnership with local and international organizations.
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For more than two decades, Fondation Noura has maintained a presence in prisons and rehabilitation centers across Mauritania, including PK18, Dar Naim, the Women’s Prison, and the Juvenile Rehabilitation Center, supporting individuals on their journey toward rehabilitation and reintegration into society
Eco-Prison
Environmental rehabilitation through waste recycling, tree nurseries, and anti-desertification initiatives.
Carpentry
Providing practical woodworking skills and vocational training to support rehabilitation and economic reintegration.
ECOPACK
Producing eco-friendly egg trays from recycled paper while creating training and employment opportunities.
BAKERY
Equipping beneficiaries with baking skills and hands-on experience to promote self-reliance.
Our Approach
Transforming Lives Through Opportunity
Fondation Noura believes that rehabilitation begins with dignity, opportunity, and hope. Working inside prisons across Mauritania, we provide practical support that prepares detainees and former detainees to successfully reintegrate into their families and communities.
Education
Building knowledge through literacy, language, and life skills programs
Training
Developing practical skills that increase employability and self-reliance
Health & Well-being
Providing healthcare services and promoting physical and mental well-being
Reintegration
Strengthening family ties and supporting successful social and economic reintegration
Our Team
Our strength lies in our diversity. Fondation Noura brings together professionals from different cultures, disciplines, and experiences, all working toward a common vision of rehabilitation, inclusion, and hope.
Jay Lynn Leggett
CEO
Alfred Mbemba
Country Director
Hamoud Dhib
HR manager
Willy Edimo
Project Manager
Ely Haida
Government Relations Officer
Aichatou Camara
Reintegration & case followup officer
Fatimata Ba
Accountant