Awards and Recognition

Before 2011, (pre-nonprofit status) Queen Sheba Village has been honored for its impactful volunteerism, humanitarian work and unwavering dedication to empowering communities in Senegal and beyond. Queen Sheba Village organization has received numerous accolades for its innovative programs in education, women’s empowerment, health advocacy, and sustainable development since 2013 receiving IRS tax exempt status. Led by Queen Sheba D. Cisse, a renowned philanthropist advocate and humanitarian leader, Queen Sheba Village continues to be recognized globally for its volunteerism efforts to uplift lives, promote social equity, and inspire positive change.

This page celebrates the awards and recognition that highlight the organization’s journey of resilience, advocacy, and meaningful transformation.

Awards listed by year

**2025 Feminist Leadership October 2025 * World Pulse**

Feminist Leadership October 2025 * World Pulse

Givebutter BPM Campaign Winner, August 2025

*Candid GuideStar -Platinum Transparency

Queen Sheba Village, Inc, Certificate of Good Standing * State of Maryland – 12 years

Basic Digital Skills- * World Pulse

Engaging in Ethical Research * World Pulse

Impact Initiative Award Honorarium *World Pulse

Managing Change in Nonprofit Organization * The Cornerstone Foundation

Impact Lab Training * World Pulse

2024

*Candid GuideStar -Platinum Transparency – 12 years

*Charity Navigator – 4 Star Beacon -4 years

*Great Nonprofits –Thanks to our fans, we have won a 2024 Top-Rated Award from GreatNonprofits! Read inspiring stories about us and add your own! https://greatnonprofits.org/org/queen-sheba-village-inc.

AGRICULTURE

*Ignite -African Women in Agribusiness Fellowship- Queen Sheba D Cisse won the Igniter Award for Queen Sheba Agriculture Farms Food Initiative in Mboro, Senegal **– *Guzakuza**

* Ignite – Queen Sheba D Cisse won The MOST PERSISTENT AWARD presented in Agribusiness – *Guzakuza

**Queen Sheba D Cisse – Change Agent , livelihood, WASH Award – *The On Demand Cornerstone Initiative.**

Nutrition Budget Advocacy Award – *The On Demand Cornerstone Initiative

Seed System Security Assessment + Response Award – * The On Demand Cornerstone Initiative

World Agriculture Day Change-makers Recognition Initiative * World Pulse organization

Nonprofit Governance

Organizational Governance & Structure Award from *The Humanitarian Leadership Academy

Core Humanitarian Standard Award from *The Humanitarian Leadership Academy

Innovation Essential Award from *The Humanitarian Leadership Academy

Women Leadership

Community Mentorship – *World Pulse

Financial Literacy – *World Pulse

Social Entrepreneurship – * World Pulse

Self Care – *World Pulse

Professional Development – *World Pulse

Measuring Your Impact – * World Pulse

2021

Queen Sheba D Cisse Awarded Best Table Talk Speaker – * Hanoi Toastmasters International

2023

Featured CHANGEMAKER in The CHANGEMAKERS Lab – * World Pulse

2019

Queen Sheba D Cisse is recognized as 2019 Small Nonprofit Business Storyteller – *Alignable

2016

Queen Sheba D Cisse is recognized as a Women Of Inspiration – *Women of Distinction Magazine (WDM)

Global

2011

Queen Sheba Village received The Humanitarian Organization Award for the effort of alleviating poverty supporting Women, children and orphans in Senegal, West Africa – * Sis Nspirit Organization