About
mariama
I am a strategist, advisor, and systems thinker working at the intersection of gender equality, education, youth empowerment, and social development across Africa.
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My work is grounded in one core belief— lasting transformation happens when evidence-driven ideas, strong partnerships, and community-centered solutions come together.
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What I Bring
Over the past decade, I’ve worked across multiple countries supporting programs, policies, and partnerships that expand access to education, advance gender equality, and strengthen opportunities for young people.
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I’ve partnered with and contributed to the work of leading global and regional institutions including the World Bank, UN partners, and Africa-wide networks focused on girls’ education and gender equality. Across these roles, I’ve helped shape large-scale education initiatives, supported gender-responsive policy and planning processes, strengthened multi-stakeholder partnerships, and contributed to research, communications, and strategy that informed programs reaching millions of children and young people across West and Central Africa.
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Areas of Expertise
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Gender equality strategy
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Education systems reform
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Youth empowerment and workforce pathways
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Policy development and influence
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Partnerships and donor engagement
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Strategic communications and thought leadership
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Research, MEL, and evidence-driven programming
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Why Organizations Work With Me
I help teams:
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Turn ideas into funded initiatives
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Strengthen programs for scale and sustainability
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Navigate complex stakeholder landscapes
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Translate research into action
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Design strategies that lead to real systems change
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My Mission?
I am deeply committed to advancing dignity, opportunity, and equity across Africa by supporting the people and institutions working to build stronger, more inclusive systems.

