Burkina Faso is where our story began. We ran our very first projects there in 1980, focusing on appropriate technologies. In 1986, we started branching out into other spheres, working with women’s and farmers’ groups as well as building children’s centres and schools.
Key figures 2024
2
supported programs
319'778.-
allocated for the programs
BCOD is our strategic partner. It is based in Ouagadougou.
What we do in Burkina Faso :
- A large part of our work takes place in Godyr and Didyr, communes where we run agriculture, water projects, support income-generating activities, and help combat desertification.
- We also run projects in the areas of education, waste management and income-generating activities in four villages and with two women’s groups, all of which have close ties with Swiss partner organisations.
Examples of projects
Doudoulay
Establishment of a market garden and a shea butter processing unit for women (1 year)
CHF 42'600.-
Gourou
Supplying drinking water, reforestation and improving hygiene for the 3,500 inhabitants of the village (1 year)
CHF 88'300.-
Sienne
Promotion of small loans and provision of sheep to women's groups (1 year)
CHF 2'200.-
Zolo
Reforestation and adopting new farming methods to combat desertification (2 years)
CHF 26'840.-
