Zakat Foundation of America in

Burkina Faso

Response to Humanitarian Crisis

Burkina Faso faces a severe humanitarian crisis characterized by violence, displacement, and food insecurity, leaving over one million people displaced and communities with limited access to healthcare, education, and clean water. Since 2003, our ongoing efforts from our Ghana office aim to alleviate the crisis through food aid and sustainable initiatives, focusing on supporting impoverished farming communities and addressing the risk of malnutrition.

Our Impact in Burkina Faso

12,515 Water Program Beneficiaries
3,096 Ramadan food packages beneficiaries
15,000 Udhiya meat beneficiaries

Stories of Change

From Sacrifice to Sustenance

Families facing extreme poverty lack access to sufficient food, and Udhiyah meat serves as an annual luxury turned significant blessing for them.

Mohammed Bawa

Mohammed Bawa is a 57-year-old farmer from Palnaba, Burkina Faso. He and his family recently received their first meat donation. Mohammed expressed his heartfelt gratitude, saying, "I am very grateful for this gift. Thank you, and may Allah bless you."

Amina Shetu

Amina Shetu is a 46-year-old widow in Benin. Her joy knew no bounds when she received the meat donation. With deep gratitude, she said, "Thank you for this gift. Allah bless you."