Install 1 well, fix 1 broken well, establish irrigation to combat food insecurity and begin re-forestation, create improved sanitation for the village, and teach basic hygiene at the local school.
The small village of Tantiaka, known to locals as "La Petite" has a population of about 500 people. The villagers are the poorest of the poor, lacking even the basic necessities for survival. Most villagers drink filthy water, there are no sanitation facilities at all, and farmers are trapped in a cycle of chronic food insecurity. Infant mortality rate is high as is maternal mortality. Many people die from preventable diseases. Women are seeking empowerment however do not have the means.
BARKA has created a partnership with La Petite. This project addresses water, sanitation, hygiene to reduce disease, and irrigation and re-forestation to address malnutrition and hunger. This is the first phase of a multi-year project with La Petite.
Through access to clean water, girls can attend school and women can create sustainable businesses. Improved sanitation reduces disease. Irrigation fights food insecurity and malnutrition. This project will enable sustainability and empowerment.
My full support of this endeavor is based on the benefit it has for the people of Burkina and the global village. I will employ all within my power to ensure its success.
- His Majesty, Emperor Mogho Naaba, Moussi King, spiritual leader of Burkina Faso
Total Funding Received to Date: $4,707
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $45,293
Total Funding Goal: $50,000
This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).
Housatonic,
MA,
United States
http://thebarkafoundation.org/
Promote This Project On Your Site
Get Updates via Email
GlobalGiving
1023 15th Street, NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 232-5784 Fax: (202) 232-0534
Contact us
