Sharing Burkina around the UK

Sharing Burkina around the UK

Two team members from our partner organisation, AEAD, have just completed a whistle stop tour of the UK Philippe Ouedraogo, Director of AEAD, was joined by a member of his team, Andre Ouedraogo, for visits to schools, churches and supporters in Northern Ireland,...
Storm damage appeal for the Stafford Centre

Storm damage appeal for the Stafford Centre

Recent heavy rains and high winds in Burkina Faso have caused flooding and damage to buildings throughout the country.  Fortunately, we have no reports of death or injury to individuals. However, the Stafford Centre school and orphanage we support has not escaped,...
Let’s talk about toilets

Let’s talk about toilets

Water borne diseases are some of the biggest causes of illness in Burkina Faso and we are committed to tackling this problem, as part of our work to provide clean water and sanitation to more communities. Many families, particularly in rural areas, have no toilets...
Seeking more future transformers.

Seeking more future transformers.

It is that time, where in both the UK and Burkina Faso, students begin to think about the new school year. A good education can transform opportunities and change the future for a young person, yet. tragically. many students in Burkina Faso will not get that chance. ...
The results are in

The results are in

Accurate and timely diagnosis can be critical to effective care and treatment of diseases, but in many medical centres in Burkina Faso, this can be a challenge. The laboratory and testing facilities can be many kilometres away and, with limited and expensive transport...