OUAGANET, a 501(c)(3) grassroots nonprofit, is on a mission to transform the lives of women in rural Burkina Faso. Through its women’s empowerment initiative, OUAGANET provides goats—a lifeline for sustainable nutrition, income generation, and community support. With your help, we can expand this project and reach more women in need.
In this Youtube Video, you can see OUAGANET’s transformative Impact on Rural
Communities in Burkina Faso.
In Burkina Faso, over 40% of the population lives below the poverty line, with many rural women
relying on subsistence farming, making them vulnerable to food insecurity. According to UN Women,
61% of adult women in Burkina Faso face severe food insecurity. These women struggle to meet
basic needs without access to financial resources or stable food sources.
OUAGANET’s initiative provides women with goats, which offer milk, cheese, and the opportunity to
start small businesses. The program empowers women through training in animal care, breeding,
and small-scale business management. Over time, the goats multiply, providing an ongoing source of
income and nutrition for their families. Women like Assana and Fatou, who received goats, now have
multiple offspring they can sell or use to support their households.
Each goat can change the course of a woman’s life, allowing her to provide for her family, generate
income, and contribute to local food security. This ripple effect strengthens not only individual families
but also entire communities.
Now, more than ever, your support is crucial. Visit our GoFundMe page to donate. Even small
contributions can make a lasting impact, empowering women to break the cycle of poverty and create
a brighter future.