OUR STORY Once you learn a little bit about Burkina Faso, and get a glimpse of what life is like for the Burkinabe people you will understand why we have decided to come alongside this amazing country.
About Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is located in Sub-Saharan Africa in a region of the world referred to as the Sa-hel. The country was formerly known as Upper Volta. Burkina has a population of over 15 million. The people of Burkina Faso are known as the Burkinabe, and their primary language is French. Burkina is listed as one of the world's poorest countries and has one of the highest illiteracy rates in the world. One in three children die before the age of ten primarily from malnutrition and water born illness, but also struggle to deal with AIDS, Malaria, and other treatable diseases.
Who We're Partnering With
The efforts of Engage Burkina have been supported by churches of various denominations, non-profits and individuals all around the world. On the ground we are partnered with African leaders from The Christian and Missionary Alliance. We have also sought out Burkinabe government and civic leaders to ask them how we can best serve their country.
