On October 27, 2026, the humanitarian organization DIRECT-AID launched a project aimed at economically empowering the populations of Tanghin, a neighborhood in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The initiative, valued at approximately 50 million FCFA, involves the distribution of livestock and equipment to support income-generating activities. This project seeks to enhance the financial autonomy of the beneficiaries, promote entrepreneurship, and contribute to the local economy's development. The event was attended by administrative and customary authorities, who expressed their support for the initiative.
The project includes 30 dairy cows with their calves, 300 goats, 75 male goats, and five Apsonic tricycles. Additionally, the beneficiaries will receive two lots of soumbala production materials, one lot of equipment for transforming used tires, one lot of electrical materials, and another for mechanics. To ensure the sustainability of the project, the beneficiaries will also receive training in entrepreneurship and technical skills adapted to the selected activities. This comprehensive approach aims to enable the beneficiaries to maximize the use of the resources provided and ensure the long-term viability of their initiatives.
Speaking on behalf of DIRECT-AID, OUEDRAOGO Abdallah expressed his gratitude to the administrative and customary authorities for their support and accompaniment in implementing the project. He highlighted DIRECT-AID's commitment to partnering with the Burkinabé state in its development efforts. With over 30 years of presence in Burkina Faso, DIRECT-AID operates in more than 30 countries in Africa and has a significant impact on various sectors, including social action, health, education, access to water, and economic empowerment.
The project's objectives align with DIRECT-AID's mission to improve the living conditions of populations by supporting initiatives that enhance their resilience and ability to sustainably meet their needs. By investing in economic empowerment, the organization aims to help beneficiaries live with dignity, improve their access to essential services, and promote financial autonomy. The initiative is also expected to stimulate the local economy through the development of livestock, soumbala production, mechanics, electricity, and tire transformation.
Guire Jizreel Wend-Yiida Lionel, speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, expressed his joy and satisfaction with the project. He thanked DIRECT-AID for the support, which he considers a mark of trust and an opportunity for development. He pledged that the beneficiaries would work hard to succeed in their mission and produce satisfactory results. The beneficiaries intend to maximize the resources provided to achieve the set objectives.
Representatives of the authorities, including Madame Zongo/Soro Hadjiratou, the second vice-president of the special delegation of the arrondissement n°4, and Marie Thérèse Sombougma, representative of the Ministry of Family and Solidarity, commended DIRECT-AID for the initiative. They emphasized the project's potential to create jobs, promote economic development, and improve the living conditions of the beneficiaries. They encouraged the beneficiaries to take full responsibility for the project's success and to work with determination.
The project's success will depend on the beneficiaries' ability to manage the resources effectively, their commitment to the initiative, and the continued technical and institutional support from DIRECT-AID and its partners. With a comprehensive approach that includes training, equipment, and livestock, the project has the potential to make a lasting impact on the lives of the beneficiaries and the local community. The initiative is a testament to DIRECT-AID's dedication to empowering populations and promoting sustainable development in Burkina Faso.
Key points
- DIRECT-AID invests 50 million FCFA in economic empowerment for Tanghin residents through livestock, equipment, and training.
