Gourcy:Yatenga As part of the "Women in Business" campaign under the SWEDD+ project, a press caravan visited Gourcy in the Zondoma province on October 21, 2026. The visit featured interactions with the president of the Gourcy Special Delegation (PDS), Bosso To Kaba Tr, and included activities such as sexual and reproductive health services, screenings, and a visit to the Tickwend cooperative.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the municipality, along with its partners, is actively supporting women's entrepreneurship through training and income-generating activities. Despite challenges in organizing cooperatives and accessing land, women in the area are significantly engaged in agriculture, livestock farming, and small-scale trade.
The caravan also visited the Niessga Health and Social Promotion Center (CSPS), where women received consultations and screenings for HIV, hepatitis B and C, and advice on cancer prevention. Men participated in free screening sessions as well. Abdoul Jonas Sankara, a beneficiary, praised the mobilization of health workers and encouraged others to get tested for better health awareness.
Edith Sawadogo, another beneficiary, highlighted the importance of the initiative in promoting health and medical follow-up. Midwife Adama Ouand from Niessga CSPS noted the event's success and emphasized the importance of early detection for effective treatment.
The final visit was to the Tickwend cooperative, which produces MISOLA infant flour to combat child malnutrition. Despite its social significance, the cooperative faces financial challenges due to high costs and low sales. Azta Oudraogo/Sawadogo, the cooperative president, expressed the need for better income opportunities for women involved.
The "Women's Entrepreneurship" campaign, also known as "PAGB YIDGR-SOOR," launched on October 10, 2026, and continues until October 29 across various regions. It is led by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Family and Solidarity, with World Bank funding through PADS, aiming to promote women's entrepreneurship and reduce gender inequalities.