Who we are

The public charity, Adama & Débora Foundation is the fruit of hard work carried out by the couple OUEDRAOGO Adama and DELMA Débora.  

For over 38 years, they have worked together throughout the world to make a positive and lasting impact on lives. Their commitment has manifested itself in their support to orphanages, the care of the underprivileged and the well-being of widows. 

Their expertise as pastors and as military lawyer and nurse-midwife respectively has enabled them to achieve excellence in assisting the most vulnerable.  

To ensure the continuity of this mission, the couple’s four children decided to create the public charity Adama & Débora Foundation, or FondAD for short. 

Following in the footsteps of these two exceptional people, FondAD aims to reflect an equitable world where everyone becomes autonomous. 

It proudly embodies the universal values of love, peace and selflessness, which will guide all its future actions and initiatives.

The foundation’s mission and objectives 

FondAD is firmly committed to working for the well-being of all by meeting the essential needs of the most vulnerable and maximizing the potential of everyone, without distinction. 

Its mission and objectives reflect its dedication to transforming the lives of individuals and communities. 

The core of the foundation rests on 5 pillars: 

1. Support for widows and orphans 
2. Healthcare 
3. Assistance to the poor 
4. Education 
5. Proclamation of the Gospel

Our way of working

Although FondAD is based in Belgium, human distress knows no borders. 
As a result, the foundation’s action will not only be in Belgium, but wherever the need arises. 

We are committed to working closely with the Belgian and international communities to help solve the challenges faced by various populations. 

Here is a non-exhaustive list of some of the mechanisms we have put in place to achieve our goals: 

Representation 

The foundation is currently represented by volunteers in Belgium, Luxembourg, the USA and Burkina Faso. As trust is essential to the success of our mission, our representatives have been carefully selected on the basis of their professional track record, their reliability and their compassion. They have proven their ability to make informed decisions, to lead with integrity and to work effectively to achieve every objective. 

Among them are physicians, doctorates in various fields of expertise, emeritus professors, renowned pastors and lawyers, all motivated by results. These teams in the field are a major asset for the foundation, enabling progress to be made safely and guaranteeing the success of each project. 

Thanks to these representatives, the foundation ensures quality follow-up for each project it supports and maintains total transparency in all its actions.

Community involvement 

• Active Listening: In the near future, meetings and forums will be organized to listen carefully to the concerns and suggestions of the people in the countries we want to work with. This open communication will enable us to better understand the unique needs of each region. 
• Local Partnerships: We are building strong partnerships with local organizations, schools, churches and other community members to strengthen our initiatives and maximize their impact. 
• Awareness-raising programs: We will run workshops, seminars and awareness campaigns to draw the community’s attention to key issues such as early pregnancy, young girls’ education, prisoner rehabilitation, care for people with physical or mental disabilities, etc. 
• Online awareness: We use social media and other online platforms to raise awareness and mobilize additional support. 

We firmly believe that together, we can create a significant and positive change in the world we live in.

Partnerships 

1.Planned collaborations with other organizations, companies or governments: 

• Partnership with local NGOs: We plan to collaborate with non-governmental organizations that share our vision, joining forces to provide more effective assistance to communities in need. 

• Partnership with local businesses: We are also exploring partnerships with local structures to support economic and social projects and promote economic growth in the regions where we operate.

2. Benefits of these partnerships: 

• Synergy of Efforts: These partnerships enable us to combine our resources, competences and expertise to achieve common goals more effectively. As a Belgian foundation, we know that “there’s strength in numbers”. 
• Expanded scope: By collaborating with others, we can reach a greater number of people in need and extend our positive impact. 
• Innovation and Best Practices: Partnerships give us the opportunity to learn from each other, incorporate new ideas and implement best practices in our projects. 
• Long-term sustainability: unity ensures the long-term future of our projects.