Saran Kaba Jones

Saran Kaba Jones (born 21 June 1982) is a Liberian government official and social entrepreneur. She is the founder of FACE Africa, a nonprofit organization focused on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure and services in rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa, with a particular focus on Liberia. In 2024, President Joseph Boakai nominated her as Special Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and she is listed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Assistant Minister/Chief of Staff in the Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. She was named one of Times Next Generation Leaders in 2016.

Background and education Jones was born in Monrovia, Liberia. According to a 2016 Time profile, she left Liberia as a child and spent many years abroad before returning in 2008.

Career Before founding FACE Africa, Jones worked at the Singapore Economic Development Board and at the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute at Harvard University.

In February 2024, President Boakai nominated Jones as Special Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. She is listed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Assistant Minister/Chief of Staff in the Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs,

Jones has led FACE Africa in implementing community-based water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs across rural Liberia, particularly in Montserrado County. The organization’s work has included the construction of household latrines, installation of hand pumps and solar-powered water systems, and the delivery of hygiene education and community training programs.

Across multiple project phases, FACE Africa has delivered sanitation facilities and clean water infrastructure to several communities, including the construction of dozens of household latrines and multiple water points in towns such as Getelleh, Kpakillah, and Bentol. These initiatives have also incorporated innovations such as rainwater harvesting systems and community-led maintenance structures to support long-term sustainability.

Reporting from project sites indicates that these interventions have contributed to improved access to safe drinking water, reductions in waterborne diseases, and decreased time spent collecting water, particularly for women and children. In addition to infrastructure development, FACE Africa has supported the formation of local sanitation committees and promoted behavior change around hygiene practices in participating communities.

Awards and recognition Jones was named a 2013 World Economic Forum Young Global Leader. In 2016, she was included in Times Next Generation Leaders list.