Born in Ndoma Moussa Molo, Kolda, Boula is the President of KDF France and Vice President of KDFI. She holds a Masters degree 2 in Litigation and Enforcement Law at the University of Paris Est Créteil. Boula is pursuing a doctoral degree in law, specializing in consumer law. She has about 14 years of professional experience, including in not for profit and grassroot organizations.
Boula worked for the law firms- LEIPP Christian and Cie as well as for Chammas and Marcheteau in Paris for 4 years. As a dedicated member and volunteer for several associations, including for the association for the defense of the rights of immigrants “GISTI” and the large consumer association federation in France, UFC Que Choisir. Bola holds office hours to assist immigrants on various matters and to train and consult with immigration lawyers and advocates. She has been working for Association Nouvelles Voies de Paris as an Administrative and Legal Support Officer for 4 years.
Boula is a trailblazer for the defense of women rights and vulnerable and marginalized people. She brings to KDF her legal, grassroots background and experience, good humor, passion and commitment to finding solutions to poverty and social injustice. She is fluent in French, Pulaar, Wolof, Mandingo, and Bambara.
Email : boula.balde@developkolda.org
