R©o: Father Mod©rat Kinda grows wheat and cocoa to finance his education center dedicated to vulnerable students. Through this successful agricultural experimentation, he aims to achieve financial autonomy for the center.

According to Burkina Information Agency, Father Kinda's initiative is a proactive response to educational insecurity rather than a retirement pastime. He began his venture by experimenting with wheat to assess its viability in the local climate. "I wanted to try wheat to see how it would perform in our climate. The results are encouraging," he told AIB. Encouraged by this success, he applied the same approach to cocoa, which also proved to be successful.

The agricultural trials align with the food sovereignty vision advocated by Burkina Faso's President, Captain Ibrahim Traor©. For Father Kinda, the initiative is a step towards self-sufficiency, reflecting his belief that dependence on aid should be replaced by production. "We can't always beg for handouts. We must produce to become self-sufficient," he emphasized.

Father Kinda's work is inspired by John Paul II's belief that "the gospel is development." He has structured his efforts around a shelter for young individuals from disadvantaged families. Faced with an increasing demand for scholarships and supplies, he decided to build a self-sustaining system instead of relying on sporadic aid.

The project has expanded to include a secondary school, ensuring the continuity of education. A vegetable garden within the center produces onions, cabbages, eggplants, and cereals, teaching students the value of agriculture. Beyond generating the funds needed for school fees and transportation, Father Kinda aims to shift mindsets. He wants to demonstrate to Burkinabe youth that agriculture is a reliable source of hope and empowerment.