In 2013, Maimouna Ndao joined the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation, a renowned German political NGO known for its dedication to promoting political education and advocating for democratic socialism. At the foundation, Maimouna found her true calling and a community of like-minded individuals who shared her passion for social justice and transformation.

Maimouna's role at the foundation was multifaceted. She initially worked as a program coordinator, organizing seminars, workshops, and conferences aimed at educating and mobilizing individuals on various social and political issues. Her ability to engage with diverse groups and foster dialogue made her a natural leader within the organization. Maimouna’s role also was to manage Finance and activities for the different thematic areas of the organization such as Climate change, Environnement, Feminism etc…

Maimouna Ndao's passion for social justice and transformation extends beyond her professional life. She is an active member of various grassroots organizations and community initiatives such asthe Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) and LEAD Sénégal that work toward creating a more just and equitable society. Maimouna firmly believes that lasting change requires the collective effort of individuals from all walks of life.
“ I am convinced that the World needs the commitment, experience, knowledge and skills of its young people, especially women, to improve of people's living conditions” Maimouna Ndao

In August 2022, with a background in finance and project Management, and also a deep passion for making a difference, she joined the Humanitarian Openstreetmap Team, an international team dedicated to humanitarian action and community development through open mapping, where she has taken on a crucial role in Finance management of projects.