
Founder Black Ourstory Festival
Sherrie Donaldson-Thompson
Sherrie Donaldson-Thompson, affectionately known as Mama Loo, is a dynamic sanitation advocate and behavior change communication specialist.
Driven by her passion for impactful innovation, Sherrie founded Sun Shade Energy, earning the prestigious Negawatt award for energy efficiency in 2015. Her dedication to advancing solar technology continues as she seeks funding for prototype development.
Sherrie’s commitment to fostering economic growth in Africa is evident through her work with Intra Africa Connect, promoting intracontinental trade and supporting SMEs in leveraging opportunities within the AfCFTA framework.
In 2017, she was honored as a Made In Ghana brand ambassador, championing Ghanaian products and services on the global stage.
Sherrie is also a team lead in research of the Ghana Culture Forum. The Ghana Culture Forum (GCF) is a membership based civil society consultative forum. It is a network of cultural practitioners, activists and organizations.
Join us in celebrating Black culture at the Black Ourstory Festival, inspired by Sherrie's vision and dedication to community empowerment.
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Brand Ambassador
Promoting Made in Ghana products and services globally. -
Negawatt Award
Sun Shade Energy for energy efficiency in 2015