Fatoumata Sambou is a development professional with more than six years of experience in project management, partnership building, operations coordination, and community engagement across the development, entrepreneurship, and civil society sectors. She has a strong track record of coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives and supporting programs that promote inclusive economic growth and social impact.

Prior to joining TrustAfrica, Fatoumata served as Country Manager for Thundafund Gambia, implemented in partnership with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF). In this role, she led initiatives focused on youth and women’s economic empowerment, contributing to programs that reached more than 10,000 entrepreneurs. She also managed partnerships, coordinated teams, and supported the delivery of community-centered development initiatives.

Throughout her career, Fatoumata has gained experience in project planning, partner engagement, grant coordination, reporting, and governance-related programming. She has also demonstrated leadership through her involvement with Rotary International, Rotaract, and student associations, promoting civic engagement and community service.

As Programme Associate at TrustAfrica, Fatoumata supports the organization’s democracy and governance portfolio, with a particular focus on the West Africa Democracy Fund (WADF).