#Burkina Faso
Violence Sparks First Major Humanitarian Crisis in Burkina Faso
Since the start of 2019, an average of 1,000 people have fled their homes every day. Read more
Nearly Half a Million Children Aren't in School in Africa's Sahel Region
Almost 2,000 schools have been closed in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. Read more
This Student Helped Raise $64K for Girls' Education in Burkina Faso
High schoolers sold items and partnered with local restaurants to give children a chance to learn. Read more
Tens of Millions Fear Losing Their Homes or Land in the Next Five Years
Many fear they'll lose their homes because of land rights and gender discriminatory policies. Read more
50 Girls Hospitalized After FGM in Burkina Faso, Dozens Arrested in Crackdown
Girls as young as 10 months old were hospitalized after undergoing FGM. Read more
These New Mosquito Nets Could Prevent Millions of Malaria Cases Around the World
There were an estimated 216 million cases of malaria in 2016. Read more
How a Simple Radio Campaign Saved 3,000 Children in Africa
A recent initiative increased the total number of diagnoses for malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhea. Read more
This Furry, Protein-Rich Insect Might Be the Key to Solving Hunger in Burkina Faso
A young Burkina Faso inventor is turning shea caterpillars into big business. Read more