Bam Province:

Burkina Faso

The aim of this project is to increase food production & halt desertification by improving soil fertility and planting trees in Loagha, Bam Province, Burkina Faso. The project is also seeking to increase the skill of field officers and community volunteers.

The project:

- Provides training in sustainable agriculture techniques (such as compost, manure, tree nurseries)

- Provides tool kits (spades, hoes etc)on a revolving fund basis

- Builds the strength of the local partner and community organisations

Self Help Africa's local implementing partner is Association Projet Ecologie et Reboisement (PER), which has been working in North Central region since 1991.

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Maxime Oedrago digging compost in Sika village

Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is the second poorest country in the world. A quarter of its population survives on less than $1 per day. The country has few valuable natural resources and relies primarily on agriculture.
83% of the total population live in rural areas and depend on local natural resources for their livelihoods.

BURKINA FASO ETHIOPIA GHANA KENYA MALAWI TOGO UGANDA ZAMBIA

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Self Help Africa is an international charity registered in Ireland and the United Kingdom Registered charity number: 6663 (Ireland), and 298830 (UK)
Self Help Africa is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organisation in the United States.