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BURKINA FASO

Ouagadougou / october 2016

Suzanne Kafando – Founding member of the ICCV NAZEMSE association

Born in 1946 in Saponé, Suzanne Kafando was a humanitarian figure in the Cissin neighborhood of Ouagadougou. Throughout her life, she dedicated her time to helping, advising, guiding, and supporting orphans and widows. She left a lasting mark on the neighborhood through her service and her big heart. As a founding member of the ICCV NAZEMSE association, she was active at the "Maison de la Femme" (Women's Center), focusing on agro-food processing and support for women in need. She encouraged children to read through storytelling and songs from the Mossi culture and fought for orphans to attend school. Suzanne passed away on August 15, 2016, leaving a great void; she rests in her native village.

Simon Nacoulma – ICCV Coordinator (Kam Laada preschool and neighborhood library)

Simon Nacoulma is a native of Ouagadougou. A teacher specializing in intellectual disabilities, a sociolinguist, and a poet, he is the founder and coordinator of the ICCV NAZEMSE association. Established in 2002, the organization works in the fields of education, the socio-economic advancement of women, health, and food security. Born in 1973, Simon is a local development worker passionate about grassroots initiatives and solutions. From childhood, Simon was attuned to the voices of the suffering, leading him to dedicate himself to the poorest members of his community. His life is defined by sharing: facilitating schooling, granting micro-credits to women, counseling teenagers, guiding unwed mothers, supporting farmers in agro-ecology, and training young people, teachers, and social workers. In 2012, he built a preschool for underprivileged children in Cissin. In 2015, the women gained their own "Maison de la Femme" (Women's Center). For three years, he has been mobilizing resources from Burkina Faso to France to build a new library. This library opened on July 23, 2016.

Djiguene & Goor Project

In collaboration with several cultural organizations in West Africa, I paid tribute to six women and six men through the creation of permanent murals. I organized an artistic tour that ran from September 8 to November 10, 2016. This project was dedicated to Africans both women and men who inspire and encourage the younger generation. With the Djiguene & Goor project, I wanted to showcase the faces of individuals who have made positive contributions to society. In each city, one woman and one man were honored. The individuals selected were environmentalists and people working with determination and selflessness to improve living conditions or foster their country's development.