Clean Water for Lampiadi!
Clean Water for Lampiadi!
BARKA drills wells in some of the driest, poorest parts of Burkina Faso which is one of the driest, poorest nations on earth. Made possible thanks to the financial support of The Rotary Foundation and local Rotary Clubs in District 7930.
Villagers used to walk 7km to the nearest well.
Now that is a thing of the past. Watch this beautiful and inspiring video.
IMPACT ON THE GROUND
Wells Drilled
Latrines Constructed in 5 Rural Primary Schools
People Sensitized Through Theatre Performances
Beneficiaries in Rural Villages
Mission, Vision, Values
Barka Foundation serves as a catalyst for sustainable development in Burkina Faso through WASH initiatives (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), education, women’s empowerment and climate mitigation strategies. BARKA builds cross-cultural communication and education between developing and developed nations.
The meaning of “barka”
“Barka” is an African word used across languages and cultures that conveys gratitude, blessing & reciprocity.
Read More about this ancient word and why it was chosen as our name.
BARKA is Empowering Girls Through Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM)
Enabling Girls to Take Control Over Their Bodies and Lives
New Directions: Sustainable Agriculture
BARKA Utilizes Social Art Theatre Program to Promote Agroecological Innovations
Supporting Rural Farmers to:
- Increase Crop Yields
- Improve Soil Quality
- Adapt to Climate Change
- Make More Efficient Use of Water
“I am the Mossi King representing more than half of the Burkina Faso population. I am a man of peace, having received this country’s highest honor for building peace. My full support of The BARKA Foundation is based on the social, spiritual, economic, and moral benefit for the people of Burkina and for all the people in our global village. It is with gratitude that I acknowledge the respect that BARKA Foundation has shown me and the spiritual traditions of my country. Together we hope to change the world in some small yet significant way for the betterment of all. This is a project for the children of the future and I will employ all within my power to ensure its successful outcome.”
The 2018 Water Fair
Watch the highlights!
Where in the World is Burkina Faso?
Why Burkina?
We didn’t choose Burkina Faso. Burkina chose us.
Burkina by Numbers
Have you ever heard of Burkina Faso? Why should you care?
The Flip Side
The statistics behind one of poorest nations on the planet are sobering. But they don’t tell the whole story.
News from Burkina Faso
Burkinabè Bounty Trailer
First stone monument in memory of Thomas Sankara
Top Story
Ethnic Violence Threatens Social Cohesion in Burkina Faso
The Fulani have recently been the victims of a murderous stigmatization in the wake of growing terrorism in Burkina.
Media Gallery
BARKA has a collection of thousands of incredible photos and is now putting cameras into the hands of high school students in Burkina Faso.
See the beauty, magic, and hard work that makes up the BARKA story.
