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Gbolou Konan Toupou is head of the Association for Community Agro-Pastoral Development, where she promotes and encourages integrated rural development through sustainable practices. Gbolou is also the president of the Association of Catholic Women of Sérédou, dedicated to demonstrating the role of women in the church. She also is the president of the Economic Interest Grouping ZIAMA, which raises awareness and trains young people to accept the idea of creating income-generating activities. Ms. Toupou holds a bachelor's degree in Forest Environment. She has been recognized by the U.S. Embassy in Guinea during a visit to ZIAMA biosphere reserve. She was also spotlighted in radio and television during visits from the Minister of Agriculture to the Agronomic Research Institutes of Guinea. 

IVLP Impact Award Project: Agricultural Production Development - Market Gardening, Rice Cultivation and Perennial Plantation Nurseries

This project equipped and trained farmers in Guinea with advanced techniques to increase crop yields and satisfy growing demands for food products. The increase in crop yields improved the standard of living for farmers and helped solve the food insecurity crisis in local communities. Forty farmers increased their crop yields by practicing what they learned about market gardening, rice cultivation and perennial plantation nurseries.  

IVLP Exchange Experience 

Gbolou participated in the IVLP Project Women and Entrepreneurship organized by the U.S. Department of State and American Councils for International Education, in partnership with Global Ties Miami, Global Ties Detroit, Global Ties KC, and Global Ties Arizona.

Gbolou's exchange experience led to the development of her IVLP Impact Award Project: "My IVLP experience allowed me to create my own small business that produced and sold coffee palm seedlings."

U.S. Communities Visited Virtually 

Phoenix, AZ; Washington, DC; Miami, FL; Detroit, MI; Kansas City, MO

Country: Guinea

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