Patricia Traoré

Patricia Traoré is a prominent figure in Burkina Faso, known for her leadership of the Unité artisanale de production Godé (UAP Godé), an organization founded in 1987 by Thomas Sankara. Under her guidance, UAP Godé focuses on the production and commercialization of Faso Dan Fani, a traditional Burkinabé textile. Traoré plays a crucial role in empowering local women by providing them with skills and job opportunities that enhance their livelihoods and contribute to the community's economic development. Her work was recently highlighted during a visit from Tulia Ackson, the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, who praised the center's support for women's independence and its impact on family and societal welfare.