The rate of illiteracy in Burkina Faso is 85%, which is one of the highest in the world. And illiteracy goes hand in hand with poverty (see world illiteracy map). Hence, one of the few undisputed findings in the struggle against poverty is that education is an absolute must for any developing country to achieve sustainable economic development. This also holds for technical advancements which can only be achieved on the basis of qualified and specialized personnel.
The Institute supports education on two levels: Building of elementary and secondary schools for young children and adolescents as well as managing a vocational school for young adults.
We build public schools in the neediest regions in the northern part of Burkina Faso. Furthermore, we support a private school which provides excellent facilities and the highest quality of education, especially for girls. All in all, over 2,000 children attend one of “our” schools.