Leadership

Leadership with a connection to the work.

A U.S. organization connected to the foundation’s roots, relationships and experience in Burkina Faso.

Mickey Couvertier

President · BO Foundation USA

Mickey Couvertier previously served as Directeur des Programmes for BO Foundation in Burkina Faso. His experience includes direct work with program teams, communities and the foundation’s leadership, including healthcare technology and community programs.

As President of BO Foundation USA, he leads the development of the independent U.S. organization and its shared charitable mission.

U.S. organization · Colorado

Boukary Ouedraogo

Founder & Chairman · BO Foundation, Burkina Faso

Boukary Ouedraogo established BO Foundation in Burkina Faso. As its founder and chairman, he is the foundation’s institutional link to its origins and its community mission.

His leadership connects the foundation’s work in Burkina Faso with a wider network of African and diaspora relationships.

Founding organization · Burkina Faso
Our approach

Close to the people.
Clear about the purpose.

Community knowledge

Program development should begin with the experience and priorities of the communities involved.

Practical capacity

Education, skills and locally supported systems are central to lasting opportunity.

Clear accountability

Distinguish historical results, current priorities and future proposals in how we communicate our work.

A shared mission. A place for you.

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