The Most Important in Brief

BWEF is a registered charity which funds the higher education of young women in Burkina Faso, one of the poorest countries in the world. BWEF also provide health care, hygiene and personal advice, school lunches and computer training.

1. Purpose

   The purpose of BWEF is to raise funds to support young women in need in Burkina Faso, enabling them to continue their secondary, higher, or vocational education, and helping them find employment. Support for young women in need, in addition to funding their studies, may include, among other things, career guidance, health support, assistance for additional items such as computers and transportation.

2. The Most Important in Brief

   BWEF is a registered charity which funds the higher education of young women in Burkina Faso, one of the poorest countries in the world. BWEF also provide health care, hygiene and personal advice, school lunches and computer training.

3. Goals

   Make higher education accessible to young women in need in Burkina Faso, integrate them professionally and contribute to a more educated, professional female middle class.

4. Principles

   - Educational empowerment for young women - Geographically inclusive commitment across Burkina Faso - Mutual aspiration of students - Accountability and results-driven - Creating partnerships in Burkina Faso in supoprt of young womens’ education

5. Measures

   university education, health and computer training

6. Financing

   Donations from private individuals, foundations and companies

Area of Impact

• Africa
• Burkina Faso