Humanitarian aid in Burkina Faso by Action Against Hunger

Action contre la Faim has been active in Burkina Faso since 2008, providing comprehensive humanitarian support to communities facing severe challenges. The organization operates in key urban centers and regions, delivering life-saving interventions while building long-term resilience.

Burkina Faso at a glance: key statistics

where we work in Burkina Faso

View our operational map of Burkina Faso to see all intervention zones.

addressing Burkina Faso’s humanitarian crisis

Since 2019, Burkina Faso has experienced escalating humanitarian challenges driven by political instability, security threats, and climate-related shocks. By 2024, the situation had intensified dramatically: 2,938 security incidents were recorded, leaving 6.3 million people—including 2.4 million internally displaced persons—in urgent need of assistance. Within this vulnerable population, 2.7 million face food insecurity, while 611,500 individuals (480,000 children and 131,500 women) suffer from severe acute malnutrition. Additionally, 1.7 million people require emergency water, sanitation, and hygiene support.

our integrated humanitarian response

Action contre la Faim employs a holistic approach combining emergency relief with sustainable development strategies. Our Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM-Frontline) enables swift deployment across multiple regions, delivering critical aid including:

• Emergency food assistance to combat hunger and malnutrition
• Shelter and non-food item kits for displaced families
• Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs to prevent disease outbreaks
• Mobile health clinics providing urgent medical care
• Livelihood support programs to restore economic stability
• Psychosocial support addressing trauma and mental health needs

Our interventions span seven regions through collaborative projects with international partners including the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency and USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA).

key projects making a difference

• Project RESAN: Focuses on food security and nutrition, providing essential food supplies, therapeutic nutrition products, and income-generating activities to rebuild community resilience.
• Project PAMUCE: Strengthens healthcare systems and mental health services within medical facilities and surrounding communities, particularly in underserved areas.
• PREPARE Initiative: Enhances reproductive, maternal, neonatal, and nutritional healthcare services through USAID funding, prioritizing remote and vulnerable populations.
• Project BEOOLGO: Supports decentralized healthcare services in western Burkina Faso through training and infrastructure development.
• Project YERETALI: Promotes sustainable recovery and improved living conditions in the southwest border region with Côte d’Ivoire through cross-border cooperation.

building resilience for the future

Our approach integrates emergency humanitarian aid with sustainable development through the Nexus framework, empowering local communities to better withstand and recover from prolonged crises. These interconnected initiatives, delivered in partnership with international organizations, ensure comprehensive support reaches those most in need.