Solidarity
& Hope.
Projects &
Events.
New School in Tougan
We continue building a new educational complex for 300 children in Tougan, Burkina Faso, providing books and educational materials.
Hospital Aid in Ouagadougou
Support and aid for a local hospital in Ouagadougou with supplies of medicines and equipment to guarantee continuous healthcare.
Teacher Training in Ouagadougou
Second training session to improve local pedagogical methods for better learning in the Ouagadougou region.
Our Team.
The minds and hearts that make it all possible.
Madina
CEO & FounderPassionate about sustainable development and education, Madina founded Akuaba with a vision for a better future.
Fanta
CoordinatorCoordinator of the association, Fanta oversees the strategic and operational aspects on a daily basis. Her goal: to ensure the maximum impact of each development project.
Marvin
Developer & ITPresent since the very beginning, Marvin is the digital architect of Akuaba. He designs, develops, and maintains the association's entire IT infrastructure.
Katherin
Association MemberA committed member of Akuaba, Katherin is fervently involved in promoting our values. She brings her invaluable support to the development and outreach of the association.
Melody
Legal ManagerMelody manages all legal and administrative aspects of the association, ensuring our actions are always compliant and secure.
Olga
Diverse SupportOlga provides essential versatile support to our team, facilitating the execution of our many projects.
Mehrnaz
Diverse SupportThanks to her invaluable help, Mehrnaz actively contributes to the smooth operation and success of our daily missions.
Art as a
Cultural Bridge.
Culture is at the heart of our mission. It connects Germany and Burkina Faso through a living dialogue, carried by committed artists.
Adanzé
Berlin-Schöneberg
Christian Awe
Artist & Committed SupporterChristian Awe is a world-renowned contemporary artist based in Berlin. His vibrant works — canvas paintings and monumental murals — have been exhibited across continents, transforming entire neighborhoods from Berlin to Miami.
With his mural Adanzé ('A Warm Welcome') in Berlin-Schöneberg, Christian Awe funded the construction of a school and a hospital in Burkina Faso through charity art series. This passion project perfectly embodies the bridge between art and humanitarian action.
"I think it's important, as an artist, to give something back to society."
— Christian Awe
Cultural Exchange
Germany ↔ Burkina FasoArt is a universal language and the glue that holds society together. Through art workshops, exhibitions, and collaborative projects, we build lasting cultural bridges between Germany and Burkina Faso. Each project is an invitation to dialogue and mutual discovery.
Berlin, Capital of Engaged Art
Berlin is a global epicenter of engaged contemporary art. Artists like Christian Awe use their talent to address social themes — freedom, tolerance, open-mindedness — never with a wagging finger, but as an invitation to dialogue. This vibrant Berlin cultural scene directly fuels Akuaba's engagement.
Our Mission
Education & Hope
Solidarity
Join forces to build a better future together.
Transparency
Communicate clearly and openly about our actions and impact.
Sustainability
Act with a long-term vision for lasting solutions.
Respect
Work in harmony and value local cultures.
Since 2013.
Infrastructure
Building schools, wells and clinics that serve thousands annually.
Education
Investing in people through teacher seminars and medical training.
Emergency Help
Support for refugees and social reintegration programs.