Water is life

Water is life

How much for a safe, accessible supply of water for your family? For many communities in Burkina Faso, nearly 50% of the country’s 18 million people in fact, finding clean water for their families is a daily struggle; one that can take many hours each day as...
Lighten up, its exam season!

Lighten up, its exam season!

Exam season is fast approaching for the pupils in our schools in Burkina Faso. For students everywhere this can be a stressful time of year; with the prospect of long hours spent poring over revision.  For many preparing for exams in the rural schools we support,...
March 2017 newsletter is out

March 2017 newsletter is out

Our March 2017 newsletter is out today, with news and updates from our projects in Burkina Faso. Copies will be dropping into letterboxes and in boxes for those who have requested it, but you can also download it here. If you do not currently receive our regular...
Releasing potential in village classrooms

Releasing potential in village classrooms

Life may often be tough in the remote rural communities of Burkina Faso, but Bississ Danae believes the children that he teaches nonetheless deserve every opportunity he can give them. Many village schools struggle to attract high quality teachers as staff are tempted...