Sènami Thérèse Houssou

Sènami Thérèse Houssou is an agricultural engineer from Benin who is passionate about transforming food systems in Africa. Through her association, Avenir Vert Solidaire (AVS), she promotes sustainable food production and trains young people in agronomy by introducing aquaponics in orphanages and schools, reaching more than 400 children. As the winner of Falling Walls Lab Cotonou 2026, she will represent Benin at the Falling Walls Global Lab Finale 2026 in Berlin.