Issoufou Ouattara is an author, filmmaker, songwriter, and humanitarian creator known for developing works focused on poverty, compassion, faith, and social transformation. He is associated with creative projects through YAKO International and ARB Publishing, including literature and film projects with humanitarian themes
His notable works and projects includ
“We Were Street Children” — a humanitarian book project about the experiences of vulnerable children.
“The School of Humility” — a book and film adaptation project centered on homelessness, compassion, leadership, and service to disadvantaged communities.
Helping Disadvantaged Communities — a humanitarian initiative focused on addressing global poverty.
Creative works combining books, cinema, and music to promote messages of hope and social responsibility.
His educational background includes:
Doctoral studies in Education — doctoral candidacy in Education at Kansas State University (as previously provided).
Certificate in Strategy Execution for Public Leadership — HarvardX (Harvard University online), completed September 18, 2024. HarvardX courses are part of Harvard’s online learning initiative through edX.
Certificate in Social Program Evaluation — MITx (MIT online), focused on evaluating social programs and measuring impact. MITx is MIT’s online education platform through edX.
Verified Certificate: “La maladie d’Alzheimer : comprendre pour aider” (Med004) — SorbonneX / Sorbonne University System, issued May 12, 2026.
Ordained Minister training — through Christian Leaders Institute, with ordination received July 31, 2024
Jean-Claude Bozon, Adviser to the President and Director of Programs for Côte d'Ivoire and France.
WELCOME
Helping DC is an organization dedicated to empowering disadvantaged communities, with a strong commitment to addressing the challenges of poverty. The organization applies a unique nine-step leadership framework known as the "Pedagogy of the Mayor of K Street", a community-centered approach designed to inspire compassion, responsibility, and sustainable solutions for those facing social and economic hardships.
HELPING DC focuses on creating impactful book series and educational training programs that address the major challenges facing impoverished and disadvantaged communities around the world. Through storytelling, research, and leadership development, the organization highlights issues of poverty, inequality, resilience, and social transformation. Its two flagship initiatives — the K-Street Collection and The School of Humility — explore the realities of vulnerable communities while promoting compassion, ethical leadership, and innovative approaches to community empowerment.
The powerful cinematic book series created by Helping DC are also developed into screenplays, inviting filmmakers, producers, and creative partners who are passionate about telling meaningful stories that explore poverty, social challenges, and the leadership required to build stronger, more compassionate communities.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Film investors, Production companies, Media partners, Philanthropic organizations, Educational institutions, Humanitarian and community organizations. Together, we can inspire compassion, dignity, and hope for communities around the world.
Together, we aim to achieve the following goals:
Support the transformation of our book series into high-quality television and cinematic productions that bring awareness to global poverty, resilience, and community leadership.
Help distribute free copies of our book series to schools and educational institutions to inspire students and promote awareness of social challenges.
Support the donation of books to NGOs, humanitarian organizations, and community groups working to improve the lives of vulnerable populations.
Participate in youth leadership and social responsibility training programs designed to develop compassionate and ethical future leaders.
• Support the transformation of our book series into high-quality television and cinematic productions that bring awareness to global poverty, resilience, and community leadership.
• Help distribute free copies of our book series to schools and educational institutions to inspire students and promote awareness of social challenges.
• Support the donation of books to NGOs, humanitarian organizations, and community groups working to improve the lives of vulnerable populations.
• Participate in youth leadership and social responsibility training programs designed to develop compassionate and ethical future leaders.
• Join our outreach initiatives dedicated to supporting the urban poor, homeless communities, and other vulnerable groups.
• Become part of our theatrical, cultural, and artistic performances that use storytelling and creativity to promote hope, unity, and positive change.
A VOICE OF ADVOCACY FOR HOPE TO THE HELPLESS
FOR THE GLORY OF THE ALMIGHTY GOD IN CHRIST AND THE SERVICE TO MANKIND
Global poverty reduction has slowed to a near standstill (World Bank Report)
700 million people
Today, almost 700 million people (8.5 percent of the global population) live in extreme poverty - on less than $2.15 per day.
Two-thirds
Sub-Saharan Africa: Roughly two-thirds of the world's extremely poor population lives in this region.
Conflict and Fragility:
Conflict and Fragility: Approximately three-quarters of the global extreme poor reside in fragile or conflict-affected countries.
Age Disproportion
Age Disproportion: Children and youth are disproportionately affected; nearly half of all people living in extreme poverty are under the age of 15.
SAMPLE OF OUR BOOK SERIES
We operate at the intersection of immediate neighborhood relief and long-term legislative advocacy, ensuring every project is built alongside local councils.
We Were Street Children
ÉRAMOS NIÑOS DE LA CALLE:
The School of Humility
One of the global humanitarian crises that urgently demands everyone's attention is the condition of street children around the world. While appropriate institutions report that there are approximately 100 million children living on the streets around the world, it is worth asking how this crisis has reached such an alarming proportion? In truth, the condition of street children raises legitimate moral questions about the human condition itself. Perhaps the most legitimate of these questions is: why children must live on the streets?
We invite you to partner with us to bring our training and outreach programs directly to your community.
The School of Humility is an inspiring film and literary project created to raise awareness about the realities of poverty in urban communities around the world. Through powerful storytelling, the project explores the struggles, suffering, and hopes of the poor who are too often ignored, marginalized, or treated as invisible within modern society. At the heart of the story is Mr. Ezekiel, a wealthy and deeply compassionate man who believes that true leadership is measured not by power, but by service to the poor and vulnerable.
Una de las crisis humanitarias más urgentes que requiere la atención global es la situación de los niños de la calle en todo el mundo. Aunque las instituciones competentes informan que alrededor de 100 millones de niños viven en la calle, surge la pregunta de cómo esta crisis ha alcanzado dimensiones tan preocupantes. En realidad, la situación de los niños en la calle plantea interrogantes morales fundamentales sobre la naturaleza misma de la humanidad. Tal vez la pregunta más pertinente de todas sea: ¿por qué los niños deben vivir en la calle?