Christelle Sibdou Liliane Kafando holds a master's degree in sociology from Joseph Ki-Zerbo University in Ouagadougou. She specializes in gender, sexual and reproductive health, as well as the fight against sexual violence. During her career she has been involved in several research and development projects. Since March 2023, she has held the position of Field Coordinator at l’Institut Supérieur des Sciences de la Population at l’Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo for the project “Misoprostol and the reduction of maternal mortality in Burkina Faso and Senegal ", in partnership with Brandeis University in the United States and Cheick Anta Diop University in Senegal. Previously, she has held positions such as Qualitative Research Manager, project manager for various projects related to sexual and reproductive health and the fight against gender-based violence, as well roles as consultant and research assistant in studies of maternal health and family planning. She has also been involved in research projects on the rights of older people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Christelle is a committed young researcher. She continues to work to advance social research in Burkina Faso and beyond.

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