Plan International in West and Central Africa
Fatoumata Haidara
Sahel Director
Dr. Haidara is a visionary and champion of women and girl’s rights with a passion for social justice. She has 20 years’ experience holding leadership roles with WaterAid, Oxfam, the CIDA, and now with Plan International. As Plan’s West and Central Africa Sahel Director, she provided strategic leadership for Sahel portfolio including child rights, gender equality, and community-based development initiatives. She is a results-oriented leader with demonstrated competence in creating and delivering innovative program strategies. Dr Haidara has a doctorate in biological sciences and holds certificates in human rights, Public Relations, organizational development, and gender-based planning.