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Burkina Faso, in West Africa, features a vibrant cultural tapestry. Challenges include limited access to education and healthcare. With a poverty rate of approximately 40%, concerted efforts are crucial for addressing socio-economic disparities and fostering sustainable development.
In Burkina Faso, our partners—the Centre de Formation Professionnelle en Construction (CFPC) and the Village of Hope (VOH)—work to empower children and youth through education, healthcare, and vocational training. By addressing immediate needs and fostering long-term development, these initiatives create opportunities for individuals to grow, heal, and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Vocational Training and Gender Equality
CFPC provides practical construction training while actively promoting gender equality, ensuring both young women and men have equal access to opportunities. By challenging societal norms and breaking down barriers, CFPC equips students with skills that expand personal and professional prospects, while also contributing to a more diverse and skilled workforce in Burkina Faso.
Village of Hope: Healing and Nurturing Vulnerable Children
VOH supports over 250 children by providing quality education, healthcare, and nutrition, with a particular focus on those who have fled from violence. By addressing the immediate needs of these vulnerable children, VOH fosters healing, resilience, and restoration, creating a safe environment where young lives can flourish and build a brighter future.
Matthew, a CFPC graduate, came from a very poor family and faced many challenges in his education. Struggling in school and unable to afford fees, he was dismissed from formal education, leaving him feeling hopeless and rejected. Seeking a chance to succeed, he joined CFPC, where he not only learned masonry, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship but also gained essential life skills—connecting with people, leading with purpose, and serving his community.
Today, Matthew has grown into a successful business owner, employing and training others in masonry. He has purchased property, built a house, and hopes to rebuild his parents’ home. Thanks to the support and training from CFPC, he is now financially independent and filled with hope for both his family and his future.
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