The project provides support for the education of 30 girls and boys who are orphans of both parents or at least one of them, aged between 6 and 14, coming from socially disadvantaged families in the Gounghin district.

Gounghin is characterized by a high presence of minors. Statistics show that the capital has experienced a significant population increase over the past thirty years, impacting not only urban development but also the social fabric.

In popular neighborhoods like Gounghin, many children are either total or partial orphans and cannot rely on family support to pursue their studies. In Burkina Faso, the dominant culture has kept and continues to keep orphaned children in very difficult conditions for development and emancipation. Prejudices and discrimination push these children into severe educational, social, and developmental disadvantage.

They are the first to be expelled from the public school system and often have to resort to private or evening remedial courses just to obtain a basic elementary school diploma. Education plays a crucial social role, helping to reduce child labor and preventing social and moral degradation, which inevitably leads to the widespread phenomenon of street children.

Meetings with parents and school directors have revealed that the number of children in need of educational support far exceeds BnD’s available resources. This led to the proposal to finance the first installment of school fees for each student, covering half of the annual cost. This approach not only encourages family responsibility but has also allowed us to increase the number of children receiving educational support.

Your monthly contribution will help guarantee primary and lower secondary education for 32 girls and boys from single-parent families or those living with relatives.

Lenders

This project was carried out with the collaboration of these public body lenders or private company lenders

I Sostenitori di BnD