Burkina Faso

Child advocates

We provide children with tools and training they need to access education, overcome barriers and be a voice for change. We’ve had an office in Burkina Faso since 1987.

ABOUT US

Partnering for change

Thank you to our implementing partners for making dreams come true in Burkina Faso…

  • Christian Organization for Mutual Aid and Development
  • OCADES Fada
  • OCADES Koupela
  • Evangelical Church Service in Mission
  • Christian Relief & Development Organization

We foster quality child development

In Burkina Faso, we work with experts inside and outside our organization to support early childhood, a critical time of development.

We’re changing mindsets, working with the government to deliver comprehensive, holistic curriculum to classrooms and child-friendly spaces in camps for the internally displaced.

We’re helping kids find care, enrol in school and boosting their access to quality early education.

OUR PROJECTS

Did you know...

  • Burkina Faso has a population of 21.4 million

  • The economy relies on agriculture. Nearly 80 percent of the active population is employed in the sector.

  • 30.5 percent of people live on less than US$2.15/day.

  • 40.6 percent of children are enrolled in secondary school.

 

Source: worldbank.org

Donations at work in Burkina Faso

More than 6200 Sponsored children

5 Local partners

15 Communities

More than 385700 Dreamers (of all ages)

Christelle Kalhoulé

REGIONAL DIRECTOR – WEST AFRICA

ckalhoule@childrenbelieve.ca

 

Responsible for the overall success of our offices in Ghana and Burkina Faso, the director leads and manages strategic growth and direction, program development, international and domestic partnerships as well as day-to-day operations.

MEET THE TEAM

Inspiring Stories

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July 2022

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June 2023

"Creating meaningful connections through letters"

"Children Believe's sponsorship program fosters heartwarming connections through letters, enriching both sponsors' and children's lives with shared stories and dreams."

More about us

You ask, we answer.
Happily.

Sponsorship combines funding from supporters to provide children with access to education so they can thrive in school and life. The program also gives children:

  • Equal access to opportunities and resources, such as clean water, healthcare and quality education
  • Confidence, knowledge and leadership skills to realize their rights
  • Opportunities to have their voices heard through community clubs, public forums and our sponsorship programming
  • The tools to play an active role in improving the systems that are supposed to protect them

And, letters sent between donor and sponsored child contribute to building a child’s confidence, so they’re encouraged to create a brighter future for themselves.

For $44 per month, sponsorship through Children Believe gives a child access to education and provides their community with the tools and resources they need to thrive.

As a child sponsor, you’ll receive an Annual Report as well as an update of your sponsored child’s progress and a new photo, so you can see how they’ve grown. We also include updates from their community so you see what your support, along with their hard work, has accomplished.

Trust and accountability are very important to us. Children Believe uses results-based management to measure and evaluate everything we do. This ensures we’re accountable to you and can achieve the greatest change for children. Read ChildVoice magazine and our online stories to meet the children and families you’re helping.

Since we were founded in 1960, we’ve reached out to children of all faiths, ethnicities and cultures, and all people who want to make a difference in their lives. Yet, in the countries we work, there’s often confusion about whether we serve children of other faiths. As a commitment to our Christian faith principles, we want every child to feel excited and proud our name represents them and every person to feel inspired and welcome to join our cause.

Curious about our work in Burkina Faso?

Get in touch and ask away! We're happy to help.