Burkina Faso: The Land of Honourable Men

Burkina Faso is a West African country nestled between Mali, Benin, Togo, Niger, Nigeria and Cote D'Ivoire. As a land rich in gold reserves, this country is roughly the size of Colorado. This former French colony  received its independence in 1960 and continues to develop.  A person from Burkina Faso is known as a Burkinabe and the life expectancy is 56 years.

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Burkina Faso is known for the arts! This country hosts one of the largest craft markets in Africa. Christians practice their faith without government interference thanks to religious freedom. The main language spoken is French in this blossoming country.

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Most importantly, 45% of the population of Burkina Faso is under the age of 15 according to the World Factbook. 

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The Situation

Burkina Faso is currently receiving aid from Compassion International- A Christian aid organization focused on developing children internationally. More than 50, 390 children participate in this program and are receiving aid. According to compassion International, "Burkina Faso's high population density and limited natural resources result in poor economic prospects for the majority of its citizens. Recent unrest in Cote d'Ivoire and northern Ghana has hindered the ability of several hundred thousand seasonal Burkinabé farm workers to find employment in neighboring countries."

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The News

Earlier this year, Burkina Faso was praised for their development by the international community.

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Compassion International Blog follows daily life in Burkina Faso 

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The Peace Corp's Work in Burkina Faso

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Christ Centered Development in Africa

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The European Union Increases Support for Burkina Faso

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Solar Lamp Factories in Burkina Faso

 

The Government of Burkina Faso Passes Law to Repossess Land

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Educational Partnerships with Burkina Faso and the United States of America

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