by Jonny Wooldridge | Sep 26, 2016 | All News
When Shrewsbury resident Sheila Astbury planned a clear out, she decided to make a difference at the same time. Faced with a cupboard full of ‘too good to throw out’ material, Sheila, with friends Linda Harris and Jan Webber, set to work. They sewed bags, bunting and...
by Jonny Wooldridge | Sep 26, 2016 | All News
If you are in the Shropshire area, how about joining us for evening of music for Burkina Faso? On Friday, October 14, the Shrewsbury Police Male Voice Choir will be performing in Oxon Church, with all proceeds from the evening going to our work. Tickets, priced £8...
by Jonny Wooldridge | Sep 13, 2016 | All News
Great teachers can make transform a child’s education and we want to make sure the students we support in Burkina Faso have the best. However, working conditions are not easy; many of our schools are in remote rural locations without many of the amenities and...
by Jonny Wooldridge | Jul 26, 2016 | All News
Ruth Gumbiou sits attentively in class, an exercise book open on the desk in front of her. A normal scene in any school, except this is not an ordinary school, and Ruth is no ordinary pupil. Ratyiri, in northern Burkina Faso is reached down a dusty 5km track from the...
by Jonny Wooldridge | Jul 26, 2016 | All News
Burkina Faso is a hot, arid country where sources of clean accessible water are all too rare. Many rural communities have to rely on unclean supplies, access to which may involve many hours of hot walking. We are committed to provide water and sanitation to more...
