According to the UN, Burkina Faso is one of the least developed countries in the world. It has one of the lowest Human Development Index (HDI) values — 0.459, placing the country 186th out of 193.
28.01.2022
We are drilling another borehole! Despite the political turmoil following the coup d’état by the Burkina Faso army, we are continuing work on our agricultural project. The upheaval in the country was expected by everyone here. The next day everyone set off about their business as usual. The drilling company also arrived in our garden on time.
All the commotion about finding another water source is thanks to the wonderful people who trusted us and decided to make another dream come true for the people of Gourcy just before the upcoming dry season.
The onion harvest is also currently underway in the garden. Not only is there a fast-track order for 100kg of organic vegetables to be delivered to the capital, but a new spot for a borehole has been found right in the middle of the onion field. We have started drilling! Keep your fingers crossed!
There is an influx of internally displaced people in the Gourcy area. They are fleeing from terrorists, drought and hunger. We want our garden to provide work for and feed not only the poorest inhabitants of Gourcy, but also those who seek refuge in its surrounding areas.
This is not an investment in some piece of land. It is an investment in jobs, for people who have lost their prospects. It is an investment in an improved, well-balanced diet for residents and refugees who have been left with nothing. Our garden really does provide jobs and saves people from having to abandon these arid regions. If you want to join us in doing this work, visit GoodWorks 24/7 and help expand our garden!
08.09.2025
Illiteracy is not a blank page. It’s a page where fate has already written the whole story for you. Today is International Literacy Day—a day to celebrate those who have been given the most important tool: the ability to read and write. A tool to rewrite your own story, or at least place your own […]
24.06.2025
Aguera is 20 years old, and knows she doesn’t have that much time. In just a few years, she’ll have children, household duties, and fewer opportunities. In Burkina Faso, this is her last chance for education. It’s now or never. She’s doing it for her future. A profession in her hands means she will always […]
12.06.2025
In the small village of Gourcy, a big story is unfolding. Dozens of women are taking the first real exam of their lives. The focus in the room is as intense as during open-heart surgery. Only the top two will receive sewing machines—and with them, the chance to open their own tailoring business. For these […]
