Cherubin Nodjibeye
MPS Class of 2026, Global Development
- Pronouns: He/Him
- Grand challenge: To create a replicable model of rural transformation that begins in Chad and expands across Central Africa, where farmers and youth are equipped to overcome food insecurity, build resilient food systems, and lead their communities toward sustainable futures.
- Connect: cn363 [at] cornell.edu (Email) | LinkedIn
Cherubin Nodjibeye is a civil engineer and Master of Professional Studies candidate in Global Development at Cornell University, as well as a Humphrey Fellowship alumnus in agriculture and rural development. With a background in civil engineering and experience managing rural infrastructure projects in Chad, he combines technical expertise, systems thinking, and faith-based values to address challenges of food insecurity, climate change, and youth empowerment.
He founded Maison de Rêve, which promotes sustainable housing, and is developing Eden Integrated Garden, a social enterprise that models agroecological and cooperative farming to strengthen food systems and reduce agro-pastoral conflicts. Drawing on his roots as a farmer’s son, he integrates practical solutions with holistic community development. Beyond development work, Cherubin leads Les Citoyens Célestes, a Holistic ministry dedicated to building God’s kingdom in people’s hearts and inspiring social transformation. His long-term vision is to expand faith-driven, sustainable initiatives across Central Africa, empowering farmers and youth to become agents of lasting change.