Faduma has worked as a Junior Professional Officer at the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in Vienna and Sarajevo on projects pertaining to transboundary water co-operation, climate change, security, and gender mainstreaming in water management. Prior to joining the OSCE, she was an urban planner at a consulting firm in Toronto and interned with UN-Water in New York City. Faduma is passionate about building sustainable cities focused on water governance and youth empowerment. She is a member of the Water Youth Network, a global connector of young people eager to solve the world’s water challenges. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Development Studies and a Master’s degree in Environmental Studies from York University.