by Jonny Wooldridge | Oct 7, 2016 | All News
Pupils and staff are celebrating the arrival of electricity in another classroom, thanks to the installation of these solar panels. Burkina Faso, with so many months of strong, unbroken sunshine, is ideally placed to take full advantage of solar power. Our programme...
by Jonny Wooldridge | Sep 30, 2016 | All News
The health centre we support, in the outskirts of Ouagadougou, serves a rapidly growing population of some 120,000 people, including many young people who have moved to the capital to seek work. The centre provides vital ante and post natal care as well as maternity...
by Jonny Wooldridge | Sep 30, 2016 | All News
Work is due to start this autumn on the next of the series of wells we have committed to build for communities who currently lack access to clean, accessible water. At Ramogo, over 2,000 local people are looking forward to the arrival of the well drilling team, hoping...
by Jonny Wooldridge | Sep 30, 2016 | All News
In Soulyale, in the north west of Burkina Faso, classrooms are full as more families want to send their children to get an education at this highly rated rural school. Working with the local community, we are seeking to respond by supporting a major expansion of the...
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...
