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Project 1 for Mauritania

Project 1 for Mauritania

MARINE FOUNDATION MAURITANIA

Integrated Flood Protection & Coastal Resilience Program

Project 1 – MARINE FOUNDATION MAURITANIA

Integrated Flood Protection & Coastal Resilience Program

1. Executive Overview

Mauritania faces increasing flood risks due to climate change, rising sea levels, and extreme rainfall affecting coastal zones and river basins, particularly along the Senegal River and inland Sahel regions. These floods threaten lives, infrastructure, food security, and long-term economic stability.

The Marine Foundation Mauritania Rapid Flood Shield Program is a scalable, cost-effective, and community-driven solution designed to protect vulnerable populations while strengthening marine ecosystems, inland water management, and local capacity.

This program integrates nature-based defenses, low-cost engineering, smart technology, and community empowerment to deliver immediate protection and long-term resilience.

2. Strategic Objectives

– Protect coastal and riverine communities from seasonal and extreme flooding

– Restore and strengthen marine and river ecosystems

– Reduce downstream flood intensity by up to 40%

– Build local employment, skills, and stewardship

– Establish Mauritania as a regional model for integrated flood resilience

3. Project Components

A. Coastal Mangrove Restoration Program

“Living Barriers for a Living Coast”

  • Replant 500 hectares of mangroves along the Senegal River mouth and coastal zones near Nouakchott

  • Utilize local mangrove species and community nurseries to minimize costs and maximize survival

  • Mangroves act as:

    • Natural wave breakers

    • Rainwater absorbers

    • Sediment stabilizers

    • Nurseries for fish and marine biodiversity

Community Integration

  • Partner with local fishers and coastal families for planting and maintenance

  • Create sustainable livelihoods through ecosystem stewardship

Long-Term Impact

  • Reduced coastal erosion

  • Improved fisheries

  • Carbon capture and climate mitigation

B. Elevated Barrier & Dike Network

“Fast Defense for High-Risk Zones”

  • Construct three-meter-high protective dikes in flood-prone hotspots such as Kaédi and Rosso

  • Coverage: 5 kilometers of priority zones

  • Materials:

    • Sand-cement composite (low cost, locally sourced, reusable)

  • Include sluice gates to allow controlled drainage and prevent water accumulation

Implementation Timeline

  • Completion target: 6 months

  • Workforce:

    • Locally recruited and trained under Marine Foundation supervision

Added Value

  • Immediate flood risk reduction

  • Creation of a trained local civil-resilience workforce

C. Inland Water Retention Ponds (Sahel Zone)

“Holding Water Where It Falls”

  • Excavation of 10 large retention basins in inland flood-feeding zones

  • Each basin:

    • Approx. 20 acres

    • Clay-lined to prevent leakage

    • Surrounded by native grasses to stop erosion

Function

  • Capture excess runoff during heavy rains

  • Release water slowly over time

  • Reduce downstream flooding by up to 40%

Dual Use

  • Emergency flood control during rainy season

  • Water reserves for livestock and agriculture during dry months

D. Smart Flood Early-Warning & Monitoring System

“Technology That Saves Lives”

  • Install solar-powered rainfall and river-level sensors in key river systems

  • Real-time data feeds into:

    • SMS alerts for 50,000+ villagers

    • Marine Foundation’s centralized monitoring dashboard

Features

  • Early evacuation warnings

  • Predictive flood modeling

  • Data-driven decision making for authorities and relief teams

Estimated Cost

  • Under USD 50,000

  • High impact, low maintenance

E. Community Engagement & Resilience Training

“Protection Begins with People”

  • Conduct workshops in affected towns and villages on:

    • Flood-resistant farming techniques

    • Elevated housing solutions (stilts, raised foundations)

    • Emergency preparedness

Micro-Grant Program

  • Marine Foundation funds small grants for:

    • Home elevation

    • Agricultural adaptation

    • Local flood-resilient innovations

Outcome

  • Strong community ownership
  • Reduced long-term dependency on emergency aid

4. Budget & Scalability

  • Total Estimated Budget: USD 2–3 million
  • Modular design allows:

    • Phased implementation

    • Expansion to additional regions

    • Replication in neighboring Sahel and West African nations

5. Strategic Impact

  • Protection of tens of thousands of lives

  • Preservation of marine and river ecosystems

  • Strengthened food security and fisheries

  • Job creation and skill development

  • Positioning Marine Foundation Mauritania as a continental leader in climate resilience systems

Conclusion

The Rapid Flood Shield Program reflects the Marine Foundation’s core philosophy:
integrating humanitarian protection, environmental intelligence, and sustainable system design.

This initiative is not merely flood control—it is a national resilience architecture built with the people, for the future.

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Integrated Flood Protection and Coastal Resilience Program

Republic of Mauritania


1. Background and Rationale

The Republic of Mauritania is increasingly exposed to flood-related risks due to climate variability, rising sea levels, extreme rainfall events, and pressure on coastal and riverine ecosystems. Flooding in coastal areas and along the Senegal River basin has resulted in repeated loss of life, damage to infrastructure, agricultural disruption, and displacement of vulnerable populations.

Urban centers such as Nouakchott, Kaédi, and Rosso, as well as inland Sahelian zones, are particularly affected by seasonal flooding and insufficient water retention capacity. These challenges are expected to intensify in the coming years, requiring immediate, coordinated, and sustainable interventions.

In response, the Marine Foundation Mauritania, aligned with national development priorities and climate adaptation frameworks, proposes an Integrated Flood Protection and Coastal Resilience Program to deliver rapid protection, ecosystem restoration, and long-term resilience through a combination of nature-based solutions, low-cost infrastructure, intelligent monitoring systems, and community engagement.


2. Objectives

Overall Objective

To reduce flood-related risks to lives, livelihoods, infrastructure, and ecosystems in vulnerable coastal, riverine, and inland areas of Mauritania through an integrated and scalable resilience approach.

Specific Objectives

  • Strengthen coastal and riverbank protection using ecosystem-based and engineered solutions

  • Reduce downstream flooding intensity and duration

  • Improve early warning and flood preparedness capacities

  • Enhance community resilience and adaptive livelihoods

  • Support national climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction strategies


3. Geographic Scope

The proposed program will focus on high-risk zones, including but not limited to:

  • Coastal and river mouth areas near Nouakchott

  • Senegal River basin zones, particularly Kaédi and Rosso

  • Selected inland Sahelian catchment areas contributing to flood runoff

Site selection will be finalized in coordination with relevant government authorities and technical agencies.


4. Program Components

Component 1: Coastal and Riverine Ecosystem Restoration

  • Restoration of approximately 500 hectares of mangroves and riparian vegetation along the Senegal River mouth and adjacent coastal zones

  • Use of locally adapted species and community-based nurseries

  • Engagement of fishing communities in restoration and maintenance activities

Expected Results:

  • Reduced coastal erosion and wave impact

  • Improved sediment stabilization and water absorption

  • Enhanced marine biodiversity and fisheries productivity


Component 2: Flood Protection Infrastructure

  • Construction of approximately three-meter-high protective dikes in identified flood-prone urban and peri-urban zones

  • Use of cost-effective, locally sourced sand-cement materials

  • Installation of sluice gates to enable controlled water discharge

Expected Results:

  • Immediate reduction of flood exposure in high-risk areas

  • Improved drainage and floodwater management


Component 3: Inland Water Retention and Runoff Management

  • Development of 10 inland water retention basins in the upstream and Sahelian catchment areas

  • Each basin is designed to capture seasonal runoff and release water gradually

  • Stabilization of basin surroundings using native vegetation

Expected Results:

  • Reduction of downstream flood peaks (estimated up to 40%)

  • Improved water availability for agriculture and livestock during dry periods


Component 4: Flood Early Warning and Monitoring System

  • Deployment of solar-powered rainfall and river-level sensors at strategic monitoring points

  • Integration of data into a centralized monitoring platform

  • Dissemination of early warning alerts via SMS to at-risk populations and local authorities

Expected Results:

  • Improved preparedness and response time

  • Reduced loss of life and property


Component 5: Community Resilience and Capacity Building

  • Community workshops on flood-resilient agriculture, housing, and preparedness

  • Provision of micro-grants to support local adaptation initiatives

  • Engagement of local labor and training programs during implementation

Expected Results:

  • Increased community ownership and sustainability

  • Strengthened local adaptive capacities


5. Implementation Arrangements

Marine Foundation Mauritania will implement the program in close coordination with:

  • Relevant ministries (Environment, Water, Infrastructure, Interior, Fisheries)

  • Regional and local authorities

  • National disaster management agencies

  • Community organizations and traditional leadership structures

Technical oversight, monitoring, and reporting mechanisms will be established in accordance with government and partner requirements.


6. Estimated Budget and Financing

  • Estimated Total Cost: USD 2–3 million

  • Financing modalities may include:

    • Government allocations

    • Development finance institutions

    • Climate adaptation and resilience funds

    • Public–private partnerships

The program is modular and scalable, allowing phased financing and implementation.


7. Expected Impact

  • Reduced flood-related losses and displacement

  • Enhanced protection of critical infrastructure and livelihoods

  • Improved ecosystem health and climate resilience

  • Strengthened national capacity for flood risk management


8. Sustainability and Replicability

The program emphasizes:

  • Use of local materials and labor

  • Community-based maintenance models

  • Nature-based solutions with long-term environmental benefits

The approach is designed to be replicable in other regions of Mauritania and across the Sahel.


9. Conclusion

This Integrated Flood Protection and Coastal Resilience Program offers a practical, cost-effective, and nationally aligned response to Mauritania’s growing flood risks. By combining ecosystem restoration, infrastructure protection, technology, and community engagement, the program supports the Government of Mauritania’s commitment to sustainable development, climate adaptation, and the protection of its citizens.

Kenya on the Move

Kenya on the Move

Our Love for Bees, Fish, and Forest Habitats

Mr. Mbaarak Abdalla now leads the Kenya Marine Foundation, which encompasses two impactful organizations: the Brain Youth Group and the Forest Restoration Agency (FRA).

Brain Youth Group:

Mangrove Reforestation:

Since 2011, the group has successfully planted 3.8 million mangroves in Mombasa County, with support from global donors like The Pollination Project Foundation, IDEA WILD, ClimatePartner, and UNDP, among others.

Biodiversity Conservation: The group maintains 270 bee hives and two marine fish ponds within the mangrove forest, promoting ecosystem balance.

Community Engagement:

Key activities include community sensitization, school outreach programs, and beach cleanups.

Expansion Projects:

Collaborating with Marquee Equity, the group aims to expand its operations to include chicken rearing, inland fish ponds, an international camper hostel, deep-sea fishing vessels, and transportation for campers.

Forest Restoration Agency (FRA) – Tree Planting Initiative:

FRA is on a mission to plant 1 billion trees across Kenya by 2030, focusing on mangroves, terrestrial trees, and fruit trees. (much faster now with the Marine Foundation support)

International Collaboration: As part of the Ecosystem Restoration Community (ERC) from the Netherlands, FRA anticipates hosting 100 international campers through the ERC Foundation to assist in various activities.

Mr. Mbaarak Abdalla’s leadership in environmental conservation and community development showcases a commitment to sustainability and biodiversity in Kenya.

Impact to Nature’s Health & Economy

The activities undertaken by the group have significant positive impacts on both the local economy and the health of nature in Kenya. Here’s a more detailed explanation:

Boost to Local Economy:

Beekeeping:

The maintenance of 270 bee hives contributes to the local economy through the production of honey and other bee products. Beekeeping is a sustainable source of income for local communities, providing livelihoods for beekeepers and those involved in the processing and marketing of bee products. The sale of honey and other bee-derived products can generate income, supporting the economic well-being of the community.

Fish Farming:

The two marine fish ponds provide a source of protein-rich food for local consumption and can also be a means of income through the sale of fish. Aquaculture in the mangrove forest is a sustainable way to enhance food security while reducing pressure on wild fish stocks.
Health of Nature:

Biodiversity Conservation:

The bee hives and fish ponds within the mangrove forest contribute to the conservation of biodiversity. Bees play a crucial role in pollinating plants, including those in the mangrove ecosystem, which is essential for the reproduction of these plants and the overall health of the ecosystem. The marine fish ponds can support a variety of aquatic species, contributing to the diversity of life in the area.

Ecosystem Balance:

By promoting sustainable practices like beekeeping and fish farming, the group helps maintain the balance of the ecosystem. The mangrove forest provides a habitat for a wide range of species, and activities like these can be integrated into the ecosystem without causing harm. This approach ensures that the natural environment is preserved while also providing economic benefits to the community.

Overall, the group’s efforts in biodiversity conservation through beekeeping and fish farming not only support the local economy but also contribute to the health and sustainability of the natural environment in Kenya.

Continental Development Agency for the Youth- CDA


is an Agency of the Marine Foundation

Kenya with BYG & Sierra Leone with Propel Organization Qualify as CDA Certification

 introduction to CDA

CDA will lead the Youth of Africa to Vocational Training for local Artisal & Industrial Developments

The Continental Development Agency for the Youth (CDA) is an initiative designed to empower the youth of Africa through vocational training, focusing on local artisanal and industrial developments. This agency is spearheaded by the Marine Foundation, which believes in the potential of young people to become significant contributors to their societies, communities, and regions, thereby boosting the continental economy of Africa.

The CDA aims to provide a vocational ground for the education of young individuals, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in various trades and industries. This approach is expected to not only foster personal development but also stimulate economic growth and job creation within the continent.

Funding for the CDA will come directly from the Marine Foundation Trust in Japan, ensuring that the necessary resources are available to support these vocational training programs. This financial backing is crucial, as it allows for the implementation of structured and effective training courses that can make a tangible difference in the lives of the participants and their communities.

The initiative is set to benefit youth initiatives led by courageous young leaders, such as Mbaarak in Kenya, Belinda Boha in Sierra Leone, and DJDD in the Democratic Republic of Congo, led by Gulain M. Kafuana. These groups have been pioneering efforts to uplift their communities for years, often with little or no funds. Their success in making a positive impact despite financial constraints demonstrates the potential for even greater achievements with the support of the Marine Foundation and the CDA.

In summary, the creation of the Continental Development Agency for the Youth represents a significant step towards harnessing the potential of Africa’s youth. By providing vocational training and financial support, the CDA aims to empower young people to become instrumental in the development of their communities and the broader African economy, fulfilling the Marine Foundation’s vision of a continent where youth are active contributors to societal growth and prosperity.

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The Marine Foundation’s Sacred Tourism Initiative

Go to EDEN Official Page – Marine Tourism Agency – EDEN

A Legend, A Journey, A New Dawn Born in South Africa

In the turning of ages, when humanity stood at the threshold of exhaustion and longing, a new vision began to rise — not from marble halls or palaces of gold, but from a foundation built on purity, compassion, and the dream that humankind could once again walk in harmony with Heaven and Earth.
This vision carried a name of waves and renewal: The Marine Foundation.

For years, the Foundation labored to build global systems of education, humanitarian upliftment, and cultural rebirth. Yet one dream remained suspended like a star awaiting its moment to fall gently into the world — a dream that humanity could be guided back to its roots, its sacred origins, its forgotten pathways of divine history.

And so was born the idea of a Sacred Tourism Agency, the first of its kind, not merely to take travelers across land and sea, but to lead them through time, myth, scripture, memory, and revelation.
A system designed not for tourists, but for pilgrims of the soul.

Why South Africa?

Because all legends have a birthplace

The Marine Foundation chose South Africa as the cradle of this global journey — a land of fire and rivers, of ancestors and prophecies, of mountains whose shadows fall across centuries. To Tomeo Motto, visionary architect of the Foundation, South Africa is more than geography — it is a gateway, a threshold into a greater spiritual cartography, pointing northward toward Ethiopia, toward the ancient realms where human origins and biblical mysteries intertwine like roots in sacred soil.

From South Africa shall rise a tourism model unlike any the world has known — a pilgrimage framework, a cultural odyssey, a living bridge connecting the global citizen to the spiritual heartbeat of the Earth.

A System Designed with Divine Architecture

The Marine Foundation’s tourism initiative is not a business; it is a cathedral in motion.

It will include:

  • Sacred Heritage Routes are designed around the world’s most revered biblical, archaeological, and mythic sites.

  • Cultural Renaissance Hubs, celebrating African history, music, food, ancestral wisdom, and the shared heritage of humanity.

  • Global Learning Paths, linking travelers to education systems, youth programs, artistic exchanges, and community revitalization.

  • EDEN Centers (Eternal Discovery Evidence Network), where historical mysteries, spiritual traditions, and archaeological legends are preserved as living testimonies.

From this sacred tourism system, humanity will embark on journeys that restore wonder — journeys that teach that our stories, though scattered across nations, speak a single universal truth:
We come from one source. We return to one destiny.

The Ron Wyatt Pathway — A Mythic Journey Through Biblical Memory

Among the many legendary tapestries woven into this tourism vision is the extraordinary narrative of the explorer Ron Wyatt, whose unconventional expeditions stirred millions. Though debated, questioned, and interpreted through many lenses, his stories have left an undeniable mark on the spiritual imagination of our time.

And so, within the poetic and symbolic heart of the Marine Foundation’s tourism agency, Ron Wyatt’s discoveries will be honored as part of humanity’s mythic journey.

Travelers will follow the Ron Wyatt Sacred Route, experiencing:

1. The Red Sea Crossing — Pathway of Deliverance

At Nuweiba, in the whispers of waves, visitors will stand where ancient stories say the waters parted. Through immersive presentations, re-enactments, and evidence archives, they will walk the mythic corridor of Moses — a pathway symbolizing liberation for all humanity.

2. The Cities of Ash — Sodom & Gomorrah

Among salt formations and sulfur remnants, travelers will reflect on moral evolution, human responsibility, and the echoes of ancient cautionary tales.

3. The True Mount Sinai — Jebel al-Lawz

A sacred ascent of inner transformation. Pilgrims will feel the ancient fire of law, covenant, and divine instruction — a climb not only of mountains, but of the heart.

4. Noah’s Ark — Symbol of Humanity’s Second Beginning

In the Armenian highlands and Turkish valleys, travelers will encounter the legends of Noah — a story of survival, renewal, and divine mercy. Whether the discoveries are historical or symbolic, they remind the world that hope survives every storm.

5. The Ark of the Covenant — The Chamber of Atonement

In Jerusalem’s ancient stones, they will witness Ron Wyatt’s most controversial and mythic claim — that he found the Ark hidden beneath Golgotha. Through curated exhibitions, archival materials, and spiritual reflection spaces, visitors will contemplate the profound symbolism of divine presence, mercy, and redemption.

The Marine Foundation does not impose belief, nor claim absolute historical certainty. Instead, it invites humanity to walk the stories, feel their power, and draw wisdom from the spiritual heritage shared by billions across the world.

A New World Tourism Model — Heaven on Earth

The Foundation’s new tourism system seeks to unite:

  • Biblical seekers

  • Qur’anic scholars

  • Buddhist pilgrims

  • Hindu devotees

  • Shinto spiritual explorers

  • Humanity at large

For at the heart of every tradition lies the same yearning:
To reconnect with the divine narrative written into the Earth itself.

Through South Africa, Ethiopia, the Middle East, South America, and beyond, the Marine Foundation will guide humanity along paths carved by time, faith, and legend — returning the world to its sense of sacred wonder.

The Vision

To build a world where tourism is not consumption,
but initiation. Not leisure, but awakening. Not escape, but return
return to the eternal story written in mountains, oceans, deserts, temples, stars, and the human heart. This is the Marine Foundation’s promise. This is the dawn of sacred tourism. This is the legend of a world remembering its soul.

E-D-E-N  AGENCY

Eternal Discovery Evidence Network

Eternal Discovery Evidence Network E-D-E-N

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A Monumental Vision Unveiled

The Marine Foundation, Creator of EDEN — the Eternal Discovery Evidence Network — Proudly Announces the Ron Wyatt Museum of Biblical History

In an era where ancient truths whisper through the winds of time, the Marine Foundation — visionary architect of EDEN, the Eternal Discovery Evidence Network — joyfully unveils a beacon of wonder and revelation: the Ron Wyatt Museum of Biblical History.

EDEN, a luminous web of interconnected centers dedicated to eternal discovery and the shared evidence of humanity’s sacred origins, now blossoms with this crowning jewel. Like a garden reborn, EDEN invites seekers from every corner of the Earth to wander its paths, where faith, history, and mystery entwine in harmonious revelation.

Ron Wyatt, a humble nurse who became a daring explorer of the soul, followed an inner compass across vast deserts and hidden seas. Guided by unshakeable conviction, he sought tangible echoes of the Bible’s most profound narratives — the parting of the Red Sea at Nuweiba with its submerged chariot remnants; the ashen silence of Sodom and Gomorrah; the majestic outline of Noah’s Ark; the true Mount Sinai at Jebel al-Lawz, marked by ancient altars and pillars; and, in the shadows beneath Jerusalem, the Ark of the Covenant, adorned with what he described as crystallized blood of the Divine, bearing a miraculous chromosomal signature.

This museum transcends mere exhibits; it is a living sanctuary, a bridge spanning millennia. Here, the billions who cherish the Bible and the Quran, alongside the timeless wisdom of Buddhism, Hinduism, Shintoism, and beyond, will gather in awe. It is a sacred space for reflection, unity, and the eternal quest for truth.

Within Its Hallowed Halls, Visitors Will Encounter:

  • Immersive reconstructions of the Red Sea crossing, evoking the thunder of liberation.

  • Geological treasures from the fiery judgment upon Sodom and Gomorrah — ash, sulfur, and profound silence.

  • The sacred summit of Mount Sinai, with its inscribed altars and enduring pillars.

  • A majestic tribute to Noah’s Ark and the resting place of the righteous patriarch.

  • An evocative chamber honoring the Ark of the Covenant, inviting contemplation of its hidden mercy seat and sacred legacy.

  • Priceless archives from Ron Wyatt’s journeys: field notes, photographs, videos, and preserved testimonies (ronwyatt.com | ronwyattarchives.com).

Why This Museum Illuminates Our Shared Horizon

Born from the heart of the Marine Foundation and nurtured within EDEN’s embrace, this museum is a global calling. It seeks to:

  • Kindle interfaith harmony, revealing the golden threads that weave through the world’s great spiritual traditions.

  • Celebrate our shared heritage, rooted in the rich soil of today’s world, and anchored in ancient stories.

  • Harmonize faith and inquiry, offering a haven for open-hearted exploration, scholarly dialogue, and respectful debate.

  • Ignite the spark of curiosity in generations to come, empowering them to pursue their own horizons of meaning and discovery.

Embracing the Dance of Belief and Questioning

Ron Wyatt’s odyssey has stirred both devotion and debate. While his findings have inspired millions, scholars have noted the absence of widespread peer-reviewed confirmation, viewing some evidence as natural formations rather than artifacts. Yet within this very tension lies the museum’s most profound beauty. Rather than shying away, it embraces critique as a companion to wonder — a forum where believers, skeptics, archaeologists, and pilgrims converge in honest pursuit.

The Ron Wyatt Museum of Biblical History, situated beneath the radiant canopy of Eden and under the stewardship of the Marine Foundation, is more than a tribute — it is an eternal invitation: to explore the unseen, question with courage, believe with openness, and connect across the divides of time and tradition.

This is not merely history reborn.
This is EDEN awakening — a living legacy of light, truth, and unending discovery.

Mother Adriana Guevara

Mother Adriana Guevara

The Marine Foundation proudly pays tribute to Mother Adriana Guevara, the Queen of Agua Santa, a woman of extraordinary love, faith, and compassion. Her life, shaped by the noble legacy of her great-grandmother Rose Edelina Guevara, continues to inspire all who know her. This tribute is made possible thanks to her son, Brother Andrew, whose unwavering support for the Marine Foundation reflects the strength, kindness, and values his mother instilled in him. His dedication stands as a living extension of her legacy. Mother Adriana embodies the spirit the Marine Foundation seeks to honor — a heart that uplifts, protects, and loves unconditionally.

A Tribute to a Living Light

In Honor of Mother Adriana Guevara — Queen of Agua Santa

In a world that often rushes forward, forgetting the quiet heroes who shape its soul, there rises a woman whose spirit stands like a fountain of purity and strength — Mother Adriana Guevara, the beloved Queen of Agua Santa. This tribute is written not only with admiration, but with the deepest gratitude, for she is a beacon whose light has touched lives far beyond her own family.

Her story begins with the gentle, unwavering hands of her great-grandmother, Rose Edelina Guevara, a woman whose heart was wide enough to raise ten children of her own and countless others who needed a home. From that lineage of compassion, resilience, and sacred womanhood emerged Adriana — a child gifted with brilliance, beauty, empathy, and purpose.

From the very start, she showed extraordinary intelligence and a rare heart for the poor and forgotten. In every classroom she entered, she shone as a top student, admired not only for her academic excellence but for the grace she carried — the kind of grace that cannot be taught, only inherited through generations of love.

Many saw her outward beauty, but those who truly knew her discovered an even greater beauty inside:
a soul that gives, heals, forgives, and uplifts.

And then, as though Heaven placed a blessing in her arms, she became a mother. She gave birth to a son she instantly recognized as a gift to the world — a child she raised with devotion, faith, and spiritual clarity. She taught her children to trust God, love humanity, walk in kindness, and lead with heart. Through her sacrifices, her prayers, and her unbreakable will, she became not just a mother, but a foundation upon which destinies were built.

Her love is the kind that stands in storms.
Her courage is the kind that protects without fear.
Her faith is the kind that moves mountains.

This is the type of woman the world needs more of — the type of woman the Marine Foundation dreams to honor and multiply across nations. For the Marine Foundation’s true vision is a world shaped by unconditional love, dignity, and compassion — values that Mother Adriana embodies effortlessly.

May her life continue to inspire millions.
May her example help shape the next generation.
And may Heaven bless her for the countless seeds of goodness she has planted.

To Mother Adriana, Queen of Agua Santa —
Your love makes the world brighter.
Your children rise because you lifted them.
And today, we honor you with all our hearts.

PDF - Official Letter to Honor Mother Adriana Guevara, the beloved Queen of Agua Santa

 

JMCA and The Marine Foundation

JMCA and The Marine Foundation

JMCA – 195 Nations in Agreement 

What is the JMCA?

JMCA stands for World Day of African and Afro-descendant Culture

This international day was adopted by UNESCO during its 40th General Conference, following an initiative of the Republic of Togo and the African Network of Cultural Promoters and Entrepreneurs

Objectives and Values

The JMCA aims to highlight the richness, diversity, and creativity of African and Afro-descendant cultures throughout the world.

It also promotes the Charter of African Cultural Renaissance, adopted on January 24, 2006, by the Heads of State of the African Union.

It is an opportunity to strengthen cultural identity, solidarity among peoples, and a sense of intergenerational fraternity.

Events and Celebrations

During the celebrations (for example in 2025), major events were organized, including a ceremony at UNESCO in Paris, panel discussions, artistic performances, award ceremonies, and more.
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An honorary award, the JMCA-Kékéli Prize, is presented to personalities or institutions that significantly contribute to the promotion of African culture.
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In 2025, the JMCA announced the Brazzaville–Kinshasa tandem as the African Capitals of Culture for 2025–2026.
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International Importance

Celebrating the JMCA is not only celebrating Africa: it is recognizing the contribution of Afro-descendant diasporas worldwide.
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UNESCO notes that African culture plays a fundamental role in intercultural dialogue, peace, and sustainable development.
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The day also contributes to the valorization of living heritage: traditions, arts, music, dance, cultural sites—all elements that form the identity and richness of African peoples.
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In Summary

The JMCA is a powerful and symbolic initiative that celebrates African culture as a bridge between past and future, between nations and diasporas, strengthening pride, collective memory, and cultural development on a global scale.

JMCA & MARINE FOUNDATION’s Convention

DRAFT – CONVENTION OF ASSOCIATION Between JMCA – Journée Mondiale de la Culture Africaine et Afro descendante and

The Marine Foundation – AFRICAFEST Global Festival

PREAMBLE

Recognizing the universal importance of African and Afro-descendant culture as a foundation of global heritage;

Honoring the proclamation of the Journée Mondiale de la Culture Africaine et Afro-descendante (JMCA) by UNESCO, celebrated every January 24th worldwide;

Acknowledging the mission of the Marine Foundation to promote peace through educational, cultural, environmental, and socio-economic development projects across 240 nations;

Affirming the launch of AFRICAFEST, a 14-day international festival dedicated to the celebration of African culture, innovation, youth empowerment, and creative industries, hosted under the Marine Foundation’s global protocol;

The following Agreement expresses the shared intent of partnership and cultural alliance between JMCA and Marine Foundation – AFRICAFEST, forming a united international platform for the elevation of Africa’s cultural, economic, and spiritual renaissance.

ARTICLE 1 – PURPOSE

1 – This Convention establishes a formal association between JMCA and AFRICAFEST in order to:

2 – Align the JMCA Day (January 24) as the official opening ceremony of AFRICAFEST each year.

3 – Extend the spirit of JMCA across a 14-day global festival hosted under the Marine Foundation’s international system.

4 – Promote the values of African heritage, creativity, peace, and global unity through coordinated cultural diplomacy.

ARTICLE 2 – SHARED PRINCIPLES

Both parties agree to work together in the spirit of:

  • Cultural Renaissance – preserving, promoting, and transmitting African cultural legacies.

  • Peace and Education – using artistic and cultural exchange as tools for diplomacy and human development.

  • Economic Empowerment – supporting the creative, tourism, and cultural industries of Africa.

  • Youth and Community Engagement – providing opportunities for African youth to shine on the world stage.

ARTICLE 3 – MUTUAL ENGAGEMENT

JMCA commits to:

1 – Offer its official symbolic endorsement as the cultural foundation of AFRICAFEST.

2 – Share communication channels, content, and institutional support when appropriate.

3 – Introduce AFRICAFEST to JMCA’s global network of cultural stakeholders.

The Marine Foundation commits to:

1 – Host AFRICAFEST as the official 14-day extension of JMCA each year.

3 – Include JMCA dignity and protocol within its ceremonies, programs, and media.

4 – Promote JMCA’s core values throughout all AFRICAFEST activities and communication campaigns.

ARTICLE 4 – FESTIVAL FORMAT

AFRICAFEST will be held annually for 14 consecutive days following the JMCA celebration on January 24 and may include:

  • International ceremonies and cultural performances

  • Africa-focused academic forums, conferences, and masterclasses

  • Pan-African marketplace (fashion, art, culinary arts, music, cinema)

  • Awards ceremonies honoring cultural excellence and peacebuilding

  • Youth and women leadership programs

  • Diplomatic receptions and partnering opportunities

ARTICLE 5 – NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT

This Convention does not impose any financial obligation on either party.
Each organization remains autonomous, retaining full sovereignty in its structure, mission, and external partnerships.

ARTICLE 6 – DURATION

This Convention is valid for an initial term of five (5) years, automatically renewable unless otherwise stated in writing by either party.

ARTICLE 7 – SIGNATURES

Signed in the spirit of peace, cultural unity, and African renaissance.

For the JMCA
Name / Title
Signature
Date

For the Marine Foundation – AFRICAFEST
Tomeo Motto Gressard-Nakamura
Chairman, Marine Foundation
Signature
Date

AFRICAFEST: A Celebration of Africa, A Gift to the World

AFRICAFEST is envisioned as the greatest cultural festival event on Eartha magnificent tribute to humanity’s shared heritage, beginning with Africa, the motherland of the planet. Far more than just an event, AFRICAFEST is a movement, a revelation, and a powerful reminder that the heartbeat of civilization, creativity, and resilience originates from the African continent.

For the Marine Foundation, AFRICAFEST marks a monumental chapter in its mission to foster global unity through education, culture, and love. This festival is not only a platform to showcase Africa’s vibrant traditions, music, fashion, dance, and storytelling — it is a space for healing centuries of misunderstanding and restoring dignity to a continent too often seen through a lens of hardship rather than beauty and brilliance.

AFRICAFEST invites the world to listen — not with prejudice, but with conscience. Each visitor, each participant, is called to reflect on what Africa truly represents: not poverty or struggle, but extraordinary strength, unmatched cultural wealth, and the sacred origin of human life. The festival becomes a mirror for humanity, where those who attend or encounter its purpose begin to feel a profound shift in awareness — a transformation of heart and mind.

This is why AFRICAFEST is so essential. It allows the Marine Foundation to express its deepest values: respect for life, unity across borders, and the belief that love is the most powerful force of attraction. As the world gathers to celebrate Africa, they will not only witness a festival — they will become part of a global awakening. AFRICAFEST is the embodiment of Africa’s divine role on Earth and the declaration that the time has come for the world to embrace Africa, not with sympathy, but with reverence.