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Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa of approximately 275.000 square kilometers, with a population of approximately 24 million people. The country is one of the least developed countries in the world, with an economy heavily reliant on agriculture.

Burkina Faso has experienced political turmoil including several military coups, with last coup in 2022. Growing insecurity and instability particularly in the north has resulted in major population displacements, schools closures and lack of adequate health services for the population.

Women and children are those who are most severely affected in these situations.

Despite the progress made over the past two decades, Burkina Faso faces many development challenges, particularly in the areas of health, food security, and education.

Our approach and focus areas

Our income and job creation programs promote entrepreneurship and economic empowerment, focusing on traditional livelihoods and emerging opportunities.
In promoting gender equality, we ensure that women and girls have access to education, employment, and leadership opportunities, empowering them to become drivers of change in their communities.
We also integrate climate-smart practices into our initiatives, helping communities adapt to climate change while protecting the environment.
Additionally, we champion inclusion by ensuring that marginalised and vulnerable groups including refugees are not left behind, advocating for equal access to resources, opportunities, and platforms to amplify their voices.

For the 2024–2028 strategic period, we are partnering with local organizations and other private sector partners to strengthen the resilience of poor and marginalized communities in North, Boucle du Mouhoun, Haut Bassins, East center and Plateau central.

Our Key Programmes

We have two main Programme interventions:

Inclusive Quality Education and Lifelong Learning
Income Generation and Job Creation

Speed School 1 for children

Speed School 1 offers children aged 8-12 a one-year accelerated learning that covers the first three years of primary education. First, they are taught to read and write in their local language, before continuing in French. After a final test, the learners graduate and enroll normally in grade 4 in formal school.

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Speed School 2 for adolescents

Speed School 2 offers adolescents aged 13 to 14 a two-year accelerated learning course that makes them eligible to obtain the primary school leaving certificate and subsequently enroll in secondary school in 6th or 7th grade.

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Vocational Training for youth

To support the school-to-work transition, and in response to the high youth unemployment rates, we implement a vocational training programme for 15-25-year-olds. Participants are trained in vocational skills, which will eventually facilitate local employment/self-employment.

Active Literacy for women

Active Literacy allows women to follow a two-year curriculum that enables them to acquire academic skills and discuss themes related to citizenship, early marriage, the importance of education, the health of children, and income-generating activities.

Financial Inclusion (CMSG)

Community Managed Savings Groups (CMSG) Programme strengthens financial inclusion by enabling community members, especially women and youth, to save, access credit, and invest in income-generating activities.

Country Office Burkina Faso

Fondation Strømme Bureau du Burkina Faso
Ouaga 2000, Coté Est groupe scolaire le Creuset,
04 BP 682 Ouagadougou 04,
Burkina Faso

Téléphone: +226 25 37 55 77/ +227 25 40 16 12
E-mail: burkinafaso @stromme.org

Country Director Burkina Faso

Cyriaque Yelemou