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Burkina Faso

CARE started work in: 2017

Burkina Faso ranks 182 out of 189 on the Human Development Index (HDI). CARE International has an established presence in the country through partner projects including WA-WASH, IPAD, and PRODIATA.

History of CARE International's work in Burkina Faso

CARE International first began working in Burkina Faso in 2017 through projects implemented through partners, including such as WA-WASH, which focuses on water, sanitation, and hygiene, and IPAD, which focuses on women's empowerment. 

In 2018, we established a physical presence in the country with the PRODIATA project. PRODIATA aims to reduce the risks of conflict related to livestock management, and to improve the nutrition and food security of coastal and pastoral populations.

What CARE International does in Burkina Faso

In recent years Burkina Faso has experienced growing insecurity due to violent conflict from armed groups. This has led to displacement and increased humanitarian needs across the country. Burkina Faso also remains vulnerable to climatic shocks related to changes in rainfall patterns. 

Because of their limited access to land and basic education and absence in household and community decision-making, women and children are most vulnerable to risks associated with displacement, including access to food, water and sanitation facilities, shelter, and healthcare. CARE International works to identify funding and partners that can best meet the needs of those at risk.

Reach and impact data
Total participants reached in 2024
  • Direct 89,069
  • Women & girls 65%
  • Indirect -
Projects and initiatives: 10
Participants reached by program area
program direct
Gender equality 41,061
Right to food, water, and nutrition 48,748
Women's economic justice 23,223
Crisis response 13,382
Climate justice 18,748
Right to health -
Cumulative impact since 2015
  • All programs 293,528
Participants impacted by program area
program total
Gender equality 25,086
Right to food, water, and nutrition 217,718
Women's economic justice 36,652
Crisis response 64,678
Climate justice 31,250
Right to health 38,179

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Please note that the figures in this site may not be the same as those reported to donors or host governments based on different reporting periods. CARE's international aggregated reporting mechanisms always use the Fiscal Year from July to June.

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