ABOUT
What if a daily gesture could save lives?
OUR MISSION
Protect African families from malaria
Maïa Africa is a social enterprise born in Burkina Faso. We create affordable daily products made in Africa that protect families from malaria.
Rather than asking families to change their habits, we start from what they already do every day, like applying ointment to their children in the evening, and we transform these gestures into protection.
Maximize impact
Distribute MAÏA to the largest number of people in the areas of Africa most affected by malaria (SDG 3.3).
A scientific approach
Rigorous studies conducted with research institutes, in compliance with WHO standards.
B Corp certified since 2020
A certification that attests to our high social and environmental standards.
2013
The project wins the Global Social Venture Competition at the University of Berkeley.
2016
Crowdfunding campaign and first support from foundations.
2017–2019
Toxicity and efficacy tests in Burkina Faso and Tanzania. WHO Africa Innovation Award.
2020
Commercial launch of MAÏA and B Corp certification.
2021
Published effectiveness in the Malaria Journal. First distributions with NGOs.
2022
Deployment of community agents in rural areas.
2024
Financial balance achieved. Over one million jars sold.
2026
Clinical trial in Côte d'Ivoire and arrival in East Africa.
MANAGEMENT
The management team
Franck Langevin
Co-founder / President
Graduate of Stanford University, Dublin City University, and NEOMA Business School. 12 years of experience in innovation.
Gérard Niyondiko
Co-founder / General Director
Chemical engineer graduated from 2iE. 10 years of experience.
AWARDS
A recognized approach
2013
Global Social Venture Competition
2017
Patient Innovation Award
2019
WHO Africa Innovation Award
2019
Sahel Marathon Award
2020
Meaningful Business 100
2022
Africa's Business Heroes, Top 50
RECRUITMENT
Join us
Do you want to put your skills to work in the fight against malaria? Check out our job offers or send us a spontaneous application.