Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Student success continues!
Students climbed into our KAFO/MSN construction vehicle to be transported by KAFO Program Director, Victorien Millogo, to another village to take the middle school entrance exam. They were thrilled for an opportunity to ride on the back of a motorized tricycle. Two thirds of the students passed the exam, up from 4% in 2019, before…
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Preparing for rain!
Digging has begun in Konkourona to prepare for the trees to be planted for reforestation in the rainy season from June to September. Renovations of an existing building to be used as a library are almost complete and the shelving, tables and chairs have been ordered. The roof was repaired, glass windows were installed, and…
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Big plans for 2022!
The medical equipment and supplies for the new health center in Konkourona made it to the port in Accra, Ghana 4 weeks ago, from West Grove, PA in the US. While we are waiting for the shipment to clear customs, work has started on several new projects. Desertification is a major concern in Burkina Faso,…
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Message from President
You may have seen news about the President of Burkina Faso being overthrown by the military. Many of you have contacted KAFO to ask whether Konkourona is safe in the midst of these uncertain times. Thank you so much for your concern about the people in my native country. All is well in Konkourona. The…
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Health center almost finished!
Hundreds of hard-working people gathered to clean the grounds around their brand-new maternal and child center, primary care center, pharmacy, housing for healthcare workers, kitchens, and latrines. Leaders are inviting people to make the health center a place that people from anywhere in the region, country and world would want to visit to obtain care.…