United World Holdings · Dakar — Dubai — Washington, D.C.
Global Strategic Investment & Development

Connecting global capital
with Africa's future.

United World Holdings is a global investment and strategic development group headquartered in Dakar, Senegal, with offices in Dubai and Washington, D.C. We connect investors, governments, financial institutions and strategic partners with high-impact opportunities that foster sustainable economic growth across Africa.

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Headquarters

Dakar, Senegal

Immeuble Maya, Suite 42
289 Rue de Diourbel, Point E, Dakar, Senegal

Office +221 33-843-8237 · Mobile +221 77-689-6868

Office

Washington, D.C.

1701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 200
Washington, D.C. 20006, United States

Office +1 202-683-2006 · Mobile +1 202-441-2334

Office

Dubai, UAE

Serving Gulf and international trade & mobility partners.

Jean-Marie Coulbary, Founder and Chairman of United World Holdings
Founder & Chairman

Jean-Marie Coulbary

United World Holdings is founded and chaired by Jean-Marie Coulbary, a pioneering figure in international relations and African strategic lobbying. The first African lobbyist to work in Washington with the U.S. government, he brings decades of international experience, strategic partnerships and a global network to structuring investments that create long-term value.

Long based in the United States, then firmly established in Europe from Paris, he has more recently built a high-level network across the Gulf — collaborating with numerous heads of state and ministers, and contributing to major diplomatic and economic initiatives.

Today, from Dakar, he leads a group dedicated to connecting global capital with Africa's future — carried by structuring, responsible and measurable projects.

The future of Africa rests on education, training, and the integrity of the leaders who will carry its transformation. Without solid governance, no vision can hold. To train today is to protect tomorrow's interests of the continent. — Jean-Marie Coulbary
Our expertise

Connecting global capital with Africa's future.

We connect investors, governments, financial institutions and strategic partners with high-impact opportunities that foster sustainable economic growth across Africa. Our expertise spans seven strategic disciplines:

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Strategic Investments

Structuring high-impact opportunities that connect global capital with sustainable growth across Africa.

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International Trade & Commodities

Structured trade flows in agriculture, energy and precious metals, from Dubai into African markets.

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Financial Engineering

Blended capital structures connecting African projects to international funds and institutions.

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Public Affairs & Economic Diplomacy

Three decades of access to global centers of decision, deployed on behalf of African governments and institutions.

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Real Estate & Maritime Infrastructure

Urban development, asset management and coastal infrastructure projects shaping Africa's next generation of landmarks.

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Global Mobility Solutions

Residency and citizenship strategies that give African capital room to move — and to return.

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International Media Partnerships

A strategic partnership with a major Los Angeles media network, amplifying African voices worldwide.

Our commitment

We believe successful investment must create lasting value.

Every project is guided by transparency, sound governance, measurable impact and sustainable development.

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Transparency in every partnership and transaction
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Sound governance across all structures and mandates
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Measurable impact, tracked and reported
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Sustainable development built for the long term
Our companies & partners

One group. Seven disciplines. A shared network across Dakar, Dubai and Washington, D.C.

Each company operates independently, with its own standards and leadership — while sharing United World Holdings' governance, network and long-term outlook.

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Coulbary Legacy Real Estate

Premium real estate development & investment across Africa

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Africa Forward

Strategic communications, investment promotion & global influence

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Legacy Passports

Residency & citizenship by investment — Africa's gateway to global mobility

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Architecture & Design

Custom-designed buildings & properties, in partnership with Doge Design

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Agrocrest

Gateway to global commodities trading — agriculture, energy & gold

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The Legacy Coulbary Foundation

United in faith, serving with love — United World Holdings' philanthropic arm

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Architecture & Design, in partnership with Doge Design

Beyond development and asset management, United World Holdings offers fully custom-designed architecture for buildings and properties — from concept through construction documentation — through its design partnership with Doge Design. Every Coulbary Legacy development, and any client project, can be shaped end-to-end by this partnership.

Track record

Three decades of engagement with governments, institutions and organizations across Africa, the Americas, Europe and the Gulf.

17 sovereign governments. 50+ organizations, corporations and special initiatives. A record built one relationship at a time.

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Why Dakar

A strategic gateway to the entire continent

Every United World Holdings company is anchored in Dakar — positioned as a strategic hub for West, Central, North, East and Southern Africa. This footprint enables on-the-ground consultation with leaders and institutions, content and strategies suited to local realities, reduced administrative costs and delays, and operational proximity to every African market.

Dakar becomes a genuine point of equilibrium between Africa and the rest of the world — a place where mobility, capital and influence are structured, not improvised.

Shared time zone with Europe & Africa Visa-free access for many partners Halved logistics costs vs. Dubai / Europe
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United World Holdings welcomes investors, institutions, governments and strategic partners who share our vision of building Africa's next generation of opportunities.

Building Partnerships · Creating Opportunities · Transforming Africa

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Track Record — Three Decades of Trust
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Track Record
Three Decades of Trusted Engagement

A record built in the
rooms that matter.

Before United World Holdings existed as a group, Jean-Marie Coulbary spent three decades building relationships with governments, institutions and organizations across Africa, the Americas, Europe and the Gulf — the same network that now underwrites every company in the group. What follows is a record of that engagement, not a marketing claim.

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Sovereign governments & states engaged directly
50+
Governments, corporations, institutions & initiatives
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Regions spanned — Africa, the Americas, Europe, the Gulf
30+
Years of continuous, verifiable engagement
What this record represents

Not a client list. A working relationship, repeated.

Each name below reflects a distinct engagement — a mandate, an advisory role, a structured transaction, or a standing relationship maintained over years. Together they form the basis of the network that United World Holdings' companies now draw on for every partner they bring to the table.

Economic diplomacy

Direct advisory to heads of state, ministries and sovereign institutions on economic strategy and international positioning.

Structured finance & trade

Trade facilitation, financing structures and cross-border transactions for institutions and private partners.

Institutional & event strategy

Convenings, conferences and diplomatic academies designed to bring African priorities to international forums.

Advisory & representation

Standing counsel to law firms, foundations, chambers of commerce and diplomatic missions.

Governments & sovereign states

Seventeen governments, four regions

Engagements with sovereign states span West, Central and Southern Africa, plus the Caribbean — a breadth that mirrors United World Holdings' own footprint today.

West Africa
The Republic of Benin
The Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
The Republic of the Gambia
The Republic of Guinea-Bissau
The Federal Republic of Nigeria
The Republic of Senegal
The Republic of Togo
Central Africa
The Republic of Angola
The Republic of Chad
The Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Gabonese Republic
The Central African Republic
The Republic of Zaire (historical)
Southern Africa
The Republic of Namibia
The Kingdom of Swaziland
The Caribbean
The Republic of Haiti
Corporations, institutions & individuals

Thirty-one organizations, across finance, law, media, diplomacy and trade

From global law firms to royal households, from state agro-industries to independent media networks — a client base defined by variety of sector, not narrow specialization.

  • AE Agritrade
  • Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
  • Akwa Ibom Agro-Industries
  • All Africa Global Media
  • Ambassador Antonio Deinde Fernandez
  • Bowie State University
  • Challenge Air Cargo
  • Cohen & Woods International, Inc.
  • Conference on Ports and Free Zones in Africa
  • DTC International, Brussels
  • Dubai Duty Free
  • The Francophonie Games 2017
  • G F Solutions
  • The Imperial Family of Ethiopia
  • Hayward International
  • Herman J. Cohen & Associates
  • Holland & Knight
  • InterAmerica, Inc.
  • Kuwait America Foundation
  • Lowe & Associates
  • Lynn Wilson & Associates
  • MarquisJet
  • Nationwide Finance
  • Pax Mondial
  • Portuguese Chamber of Commerce
  • Republicans Abroad
  • Royal Family of Egypt
  • Scipa-Shaza Sprl., Zaire
  • SGP Energy Fund
  • Spink & Son, Ltd., London
  • Worth Associates, Geneva
Special initiatives

Institution-building, not just advisory

Beyond individual mandates, four standing initiatives reflect a longer-term commitment to African institutional capacity and diaspora ties.

The African Diplomatic Academy

Africa Trade & Investment Conference, Inc.

Catholics for Senegal

The European-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce

See the record in the room — not just on the page.

Browse photographs from summits, government meetings and global forums across three decades of engagement.

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Africa Forward — Media & Influence
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Africa Forward
Strategic Communications, Investment Promotion & Global Influence

Africa's hub for
global visibility.

Africa Forward is the African strategic communications platform of United World Holdings, created in strategic partnership with Mission Matters, the international media company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Together, we help governments, investment agencies, tourism boards, corporations and entrepreneurs promote Africa's opportunities to global audiences.

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What we do

Six disciplines, one integrated strategy

We help governments, investment agencies, tourism boards, corporations and entrepreneurs promote Africa's opportunities to global audiences — end to end, from strategy through global distribution.

Strategic Communications & PR

Podcast Production & Global Distribution

Book Publishing & Thought Leadership

International Media Relations

Social Media Strategy & Content

Conferences, Forums & Speaker Placement

A global media partnership

Access to platforms reaching millions

Through Mission Matters — the international media company headquartered in Los Angeles, California — Africa Forward gains direct access to established international media platforms reaching millions of viewers, listeners and readers worldwide.

Africa Forward Mission Matters PARTNERSHIP
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Dakar, our strategic hub

Serving the whole continent, from one address

From Dakar, we serve clients across West, Central, East, North and Southern Africa — bringing strategic communications, investment promotion and global influence to governments and institutions wherever they are on the continent.

Our vision

We believe Africa's future deserves global visibility.

Our mission is to help governments and institutions share their vision with the world, attract partnerships, and promote opportunity.

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Agrocrest — Global Commodities Trading
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Agrocrest
Africa's Gateway to Global Commodities Trading

Reliable trading
for an Africa in motion.

Agrocrest is the trading platform developed through the partnership between United World Holdings and Agrocrest, founded in Dubai in 2025. We trade high-value commodities including agricultural products, food commodities, fertilizers, crude oil, refined products and physical gold.

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A structured international trading company

High-value commodities, sourced globally, delivered reliably

Agrocrest specializes in the international trading of high-value-added commodities — agricultural products, food commodities (including aquaculture and fisheries), fertilizers, crude oil and refined products, and physical gold. Agrocrest is a strategic partner of United World Holdings, handling the commodity trading aspect of the group's activities, and operates from Unit 30-01-5363, Jewellery & Gemplex 3, Plot No. DMCC-PH2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Agricultural products

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Food commodities & aquaculture

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Fertilizers

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Crude oil & refined products

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Physical gold

An approach built for performance and reliability

Global sourcing. Optimized pricing. Delivery you can plan around.

Our global sourcing network identifies competitive opportunities across the Americas, Europe, Asia and other markets, enabling optimal pricing, flexible financing, and reliable delivery.

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Optimized global pricing

Direct access to competitive international prices.

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Flexible financing

Letters of credit and bank guarantees.

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Reliable delivery

Often within 30 days, depending on origin and destination.

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Secure & transparent transactions

Clear contracts, volumes matched to real client and market needs.

SOURCING Americas · Europe Asia · Other Markets STRUCTURING HUB Dubai — Agrocrest HQ Letters of credit · bank guarantees DELIVERY Africa — via Dakar Often within 30 days
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Dakar, strategic hub for Africa

The Dakar–Dubai axis

Through our partnership with United World Holdings, Dakar serves as our strategic hub for Africa, strengthening trade across West, Central, East, North and Southern Africa. This footprint enables operational proximity to African markets, logistical and administrative facilitation, and the integration of local investment into trading operations.

Key advantages for partners

Transparent, structured, built for the long term

Direct access to competitive global markets

Secure and transparent transactions

Partnerships built on strong commercial & financial networks

We help governments, companies, distributors and investors secure reliable commodity supplies and build long-term trading partnerships that support Africa's growth.

For a confidential assessment or a partnership discussion

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Coulbary Legacy Real Estate
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Coulbary Legacy Real Estate
Building Value, Shaping Communities, Creating Lasting Investments

Luxury. Calm.
Modernity.

Coulbary Legacy Real Estate Investment, a member of United World Holdings, develops, manages and invests in premium real estate projects across Africa.

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What we do

Development, investment and management, end to end

Our mission is to deliver modern, sustainable and high-quality real estate that supports Africa's growth while creating attractive investment opportunities.

Residential developments

Commercial & mixed-use projects

Land acquisition & development

Property management

Investment partnerships

Joint ventures

Featured developments in Dakar

Résidence des Ambassadeurs — Amitié 1, Dakar

Our flagship development, at the vibrant heart of Dakar on a strategic 624 m² site — featuring premium apartments, commercial space, secure parking, smart home technology, panoramic terraces, fitness facilities, concierge services and 24/7 security.

Basement

Secure underground level

17 parking spaces · 2 elevators

Ground & Mezzanine

Commercial frontage

Panoramic glazing, high street visibility

8 Floors

32 smart residences

Smart home technology, full double glazing, acoustic insulation

Rooftop

Exceptional amenities

Panoramic terrace, reception hall, fitness, concierge, 24/7 security

ROOFTOP — TERRACE, GYM, LOUNGE 8 residential floors 32 smart apartments GROUND & MEZZANINE — COMMERCIAL Secure basement — 17 parking · 2 elevators RÉSIDENCE DES AMBASSADEURS — 624 M² — AMITIÉ 1, DAKAR
Plateau Development

Downtown Dakar

A strategic mixed-use project near Dakar Cathedral, offering long-term commercial and investment potential.

Bourguiba Development

Major urban redevelopment

Designed to transform a prime location into a modern business and office destination.

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Investment & partnerships

Combining international capital with local expertise

We work with international investment funds, regional financial institutions, Islamic banks and private investors to structure innovative financing solutions. Through flexible joint ventures, we combine international capital with local expertise to deliver successful real estate projects across Senegal.

In joint ventures, partners bring capital or financing while Coulbary Legacy Real Estate contributes land, permits and local execution — reducing costs, accelerating delivery and sharing risk.

Property management

We provide professional property management services, including maintenance, tenant selection, asset enhancement and long-term value preservation.

Our vision

We believe Senegal is entering a new era of urban growth and investment. Our goal is to develop projects that combine architectural excellence, financial discipline and sustainable development, creating lasting value for investors and communities.

Building value. Shaping communities. Creating lasting investments.

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Legacy Passports — Global Mobility
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Legacy Passports
Residency & Citizenship by Investment

Africa's gateway to
global mobility.

Founded in Dubai in 2018, Legacy Passports is an international advisory firm specializing in residency and citizenship by investment. We support investors, entrepreneurs and families with tailored, compliant and confidential solutions.

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More than a second passport

International mobility is about more than a document

It's about protecting your family's future, expanding business opportunities, diversifying assets, and creating long-term security.

Protecting your family's future

Expanding business opportunities

Diversifying assets

Creating long-term security

How we help

Personalized guidance, start to finish

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Strategic planning

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Program selection

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Due diligence support

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Application management

Family solutions

Long-term advisory services

Dakar, our African hub

Connecting African investors to the world

In partnership with United World Holdings, Dakar is now our African hub for international mobility and strategic investment, connecting African investors with opportunities across Europe, the Middle East, North America and beyond.

Up to 60 days

Reduction in processing time

Pre-negotiated

Commissions & streamlined process

Africa-anchored

Investment paired with international mobility

DAKAR HUB North America Europe Middle East Africa
Residency & investment programs

Internationally recognized programs, from 90,000 USD

We advise qualified clients on internationally recognized residency and citizenship by investment programs, with options starting from 90,000 USD, depending on jurisdiction and eligibility.

North America

Canada

Start-Up Visa program for active investors and entrepreneurs building innovative ventures.

Minimum investment250,000 USD
Timeline12–16 months
Europe

Cyprus

Launched 2013 — an EU foothold with privileged access to over 160 countries.

Minimum investment300,000 EUR
Timeline2–3 months
Europe

Greece

One of Europe's most accessible Golden Visa programs, with Schengen access for the whole family.

Minimum investment250,000 EUR
Timeline2–3 months
Europe

Hungary

Launched 2024 — long-term security within one of the EU's most dynamic economies.

Minimum investment250,000 EUR
Timeline~4 months
Europe

Latvia

EU member since 2004 — one of the most financially accessible Golden Visa routes into the Union.

Minimum investment60,000 EUR
Timeline~6 months
Europe

Malta

Permanent residence with no language requirement and no physical residency obligation.

Minimum investment110,000 EUR
Timeline~6 months
Central America

Panama

Permanent residency with a path to citizenship after five years.

Minimum investment200,000 EUR
Timeline3–5 months
Europe

Portugal

A strategic foothold in the European market, with a well-established international reputation.

Minimum investment200,000 EUR
Timeline12–16 months
Europe

Switzerland

Access to all 26 cantons — premium infrastructure and a strategic European base.

Minimum investment250,000 CHF / year
Timeline3–6 months
Southeast Asia

Thailand

Thailand Privilege Card — flexible long-stay membership overseen by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

Minimum investment24,800 USD
Timeline4–6 months
Middle East

United Arab Emirates

Residency for property investors and entrepreneurs in a matter of weeks.

Minimum investment10,000 USD
Timeline1–4 weeks
Europe

United Kingdom

Isle of Man Innovator route and Skilled Worker – Business visa for entrepreneurs and innovators.

Minimum investment50,000 GBP
Timeline4–6 months
North America

United States

EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program — one of the most effective routes to a U.S. Green Card.

Minimum investment800,000 USD
Timeline24–30 months
Why choose Legacy Passports

Five reasons clients trust us with their family's future

International expertise

Full confidentiality

Regulatory compliance

Tailored strategies

Personalized service

Our vision

We believe international mobility should strengthen your future while supporting sustainable investment opportunities in Africa.

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The Legacy Coulbary Foundation
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The Legacy Coulbary Foundation
United in Faith. Serving with Love. Sharing Hope.

A living, fraternal Church.

Inspired by the Gospel and the social teaching of the Catholic Church, our mission is to strengthen the bonds between the Catholic Church in Senegal and Catholic communities worldwide, especially in the Americas, while serving the most vulnerable with compassion, dignity and hope.

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Monseigneur André Gueye, Archbishop of Dakar
Monseigneur André Gueye — Archbishop of Dakar
A clear call from the Church

A dignified resting place for every family

Responding to the pastoral appeal of Archbishop André Gueye of Dakar, our diocese faces an important need: creating a new Christian cemetery so every departed receives a burial worthy of our faith and tradition. This call is for the whole community.

Every gesture matters.

Each one must give as he has decided in his heart. 2 Corinthians 9:7

Through prayer, generosity and solidarity, everyone can help strengthen the Church's mission and support families in need.

Our mission

Living bridges between parishes, schools, hospitals and partners abroad

Through shared prayer, international solidarity and concrete action, we build living bridges between parishes, schools, hospitals, Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs), and church partners around the world. Our mission is rooted in a living faith, close to the human and spiritual realities of Senegal.

A living, fraternal Church — The Catholiques pour le Sénégal Foundation serves a Church that kneels close to the poor, walks with the sick, is rooted in a joyful faith, and open to the wider human family, without exclusion. — Our vocation

Pastoral care for the sick

Within Basic Ecclesial Communities, we train and support local teams to visit the sick and the elderly, pray with them, break their isolation, and provide spiritual and material support when needed. No one should suffer alone.

International cooperation

We develop twinning programs between parishes and Catholic communities abroad. These partnerships support spiritual exchange, youth formation, and funding for educational, health and community projects — schools, hospitals and community centers.

Sharing the living witness of the Church of Senegal

We share stories, images, songs and testimonies of faith to highlight the vibrant faith of Senegalese youth and the welcoming spirit of our people.

Cathedral of Dakar
Open to all

Serving the Church means serving society

Our programs welcome everyone, regardless of religion or origin. Serving the Church also means serving society, promoting peace, mutual respect and the common good.

Every act of kindness becomes a sign of hope.

Join our mission

You can make a difference — together, we strengthen faith, transform lives, and bring hope to future generations.

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Global Network — Gallery
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Global Network
Three Decades at the Center of Global Decision-Making

Rooms where Africa's
future gets decided.

From African heads of state to global economic forums — Washington, Riyadh, Marrakech, Paris and beyond — United World Holdings' leadership operates where policy, capital and diplomacy intersect.

Engagements & access

A network built over thirty years, one relationship at a time

A selection of moments from international summits, government engagements and global media — reflecting the reach that United World Holdings brings to every partnership.

Featured event

"The Future of Africa Is Now" — Investing in African Youth Empowerment & Economic Development

A United World Holdings side event held during the World Bank Group / IMF Spring Meetings — Washington, D.C., April 19, 2024.

More from the network

Global engagements over three decades

This is the network your project gains access to.

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Let's structure what comes next.

Investors, institutions and partners are invited to join this momentum — and contribute to projects built with purpose and growth. Tell us which company you'd like to reach, and we'll route your message accordingly.

Headquarters

Dakar — Headquarters

Immeuble Maya, Suite 42
289 Rue de Diourbel, Point E
Dakar, Senegal

Office +221 33-843-8237
Mobile +221 77-689-6868

Washington, D.C. — Office

1701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 200
Washington, D.C. 20006, United States

Office +1 202-683-2006
Mobile +1 202-441-2334

Dubai — Office

United Arab Emirates

Founder & Chairman

Jean-Marie Coulbary

jmc@unitedworldholdings.com

hello@unitedworldholdings.com

www.unitedworldholdings.com

Every collaboration is built on defined governance, transparent distribution clauses, negotiated exit strategies, and long-term return projections — with rigor, confidentiality and vision.