Faiza Rouamba

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About Faiza Rouamba

Country: Burkina Faso
Pronouns: she/her/hers

Faiza Rouamba has over ten years of experience in rural development.  As provincial director of water and sanitation, she has implemented innovative solutions to ensure equitable access to clean water and sanitation. Faiza is a shining example of African leadership, committed to empowering communities through access to these critical resources. She is a rural engineering expert who specializes in hydroagricultural development and water technology. Faiza believes that access to clean water and adequate sanitation is more than just a fundamental right, and she focuses her efforts on ensuring the dignity of all individuals, particularly vulnerable populations such as young girls and women.

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Pronunciation

Faiza

Rouamba

Available to Speak About

  • Water and sanitation access and challenge in Burkina Faso
  • Waste gestion challenge in Burkina Faso
  • Water and sanitation systems 

Related SDGs

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On a bright blue background are the illustration of a full cup of water with an arrow pointed down, the number 6 and the words, "Clean Water and Sanitation"
On a magenta background are an equal symbol surrounded with arrowhead symbols pointing out like compass, the number 10, and the words "Reduced Inequalities"
On a green background is an illustration of an eye with the global as the iris, the number 13 and the words, "Climate Action."
On a dark blue background are five interlinking circles, the number 17, and the words "Partnership for the Goals"

Program Type

Mandela Washington Fellowship

Year

2024-25

Country

Burkina Faso