Burkina Faso Stories

A Girl in Uniform, A Child of Hope

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:00:00 PDT

Leaticia's dream to become a military doctor was first a prayer and is now transforming into reality. Through the Lord and Compassion she is defeating the bonds of poverty.

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A Good Start

By Brandy Campbell, with Paul Henri Kabore — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:00:00 PDT

At an early age Francis knew he would have to work to help provide for the family. But his uncle registered him at Compassion-assisted child development center, and now he has a good start to life and a bright future.

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Breathing at Last

By Brandy Campbell, with Paul Henri Kabore — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:00:00 PDT

As a young boy, Tertus battled asthma. His mother used all the family's money for his diagnosis and struggled to get him proper treatment. When she registered her son at a Compassion-assisted child development center they found hope and health.

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A Burkinabe Family Comes to Christ

By Paul Henri Kabore — Mon, 19 May 2008 11:00:00 PDT

"At that time I could not believe that I myself would be Christian," Fati said, smiling. What convinced her to give her life to Jesus was Compassion taking care of her daughters with no ulterior motives.

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Compassion Energizes Child Evangelism in Burkina Faso

Ovetta Sampson — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 11:00:00 PST

A church in Burkina Faso expands their children's ministry through the support of Compassion sponsors.

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A Story of the Heart

Janet Root, Contributing Writer — Tue, 16 May 2006 11:00:00 PDT

Since she was a little girl, Rasmata had always had chest pains. But lack of resources kept her family from getting proper medical care. Thanks to the physical exam she received at her Compassion-assisted project, Rasmata's heart problem was discovered and now she is receiving treatment.

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Burkina Faso's Migrant Sons and Daughters Return

By George Gitau, Compassion Burkina Faso Country Director — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 11:00:00 PST

Regional civil strife has forced many migrant families to return to their homeland, Burkina Faso. Read how Compassion is bringing healing and hope to 4,000-plus Burkinabe children -- many from refugee families that earn less than $1 a day.

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Burkina Faso, Land of the Upright

By Sidney Muisyo, Kenya Communications Specialist — Sun, 01 Aug 2004 11:00:00 PDT

While one would expect that with such desolate poverty the people of Burkina would walk with stooping shoulders and downcast faces, nothing could be further from reality. The Burkinabe are a people who walk with dignity. Indeed, Burkina Faso means "Land of the Upright."

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Compassion Expands to Drumbeats in West Africa

By Sidney Muisyo, Kenya Communications Specialist — Sun, 01 Aug 2004 11:00:00 PDT

Compassion president Dr. Wess Stafford gives a heartfelt expression to his joy at hearing the drumbeats of Compassion's ministry right at the back yard of his childhood home in Africa.

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Interview with Country Director George Gitau

Contributed by Gideon Vink and Sidney Muisyo — Fri, 09 Jul 2004 11:00:00 PDT

Burkina Faso Country Director George Gitau discusses the challenges and successes of establishing the first West African Compassion office.

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Headed West

By Cherie Rayburn, contributing writer — Fri, 30 Apr 2004 11:00:00 PDT

Compassion expands its work to West Africa with the launching of projects in Burkina Faso, one of the world's poorest countries. "To start," says George Gitau, the new country director, "we plan to open seven projects and register 1,400 children in July 2004."

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