Ouahigouya:Global NEEED Burkina has officially launched its three-year program for 2026-2029, providing scholarships and educational resources to vulnerable girls. The event took place on Saturday, October 17, in Ouahigouya.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the program is supported by partners from Germany, Austria, and the United States and has a budget of 390 million 800 thousand CFA francs. The initiative focuses on strengthening resilience during crises, supplying desks and teaching materials to 12 reopened schools, and distributing 720 student kits. Additionally, 105 women will receive 315 goats to empower them through small-scale farming, while 36 scholarships will be awarded for midwifery and obstetrics training, and 15 university scholarships will be provided to female students.

Coordinator Lacin Sawadogo emphasized that 1,125 scholarships have already been distributed by Global NEEED Burkina, aligning with national efforts to promote education for all. The current program begins with awarding university scholarships to five vulnerable girls in various fields at private universities in Burkina Faso, each valued at 4 million CFA francs for the bachelor's degree cycle, including motorcycles.

Mariam Yaaba, a water and sanitation engineer who benefited from a Global NEEED scholarship in 2014, expressed gratitude on behalf of all beneficiaries. She acknowledged the crucial support from Global NEEED Burkina and its partners, pledging commitment to their studies and society.

High Commissioner Pierre Claver Banc highlighted the program's potential to enhance women's economic independence and improve family living conditions. He urged beneficiaries to utilize the resources effectively to further Global NEEED Burkina's goals, noting the tangible encouragement provided through desks and school kits.