Social Issue

Burkina Faso, one of the poorest countries in the world, ranks 185th out of 193 on the 2023 Human Development Index. In the capital, the neighborhood of Rimkieta suffers from precarious living conditions, with limited access to basic services. Gender inequality is significant, placing the country 146th out of 193 on the Gender Inequality Index.

Horticulture has been key to fighting poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa, with women as the main drivers. These projects generate income, empower women, and strengthen their resilience.

Our Response

The project will be managed by the Fundación Amigos de Rimkieta (FAR), which will coordinate the creation of a second garden where 50 women will collaborate with the aim of providing them with support and facilitating an income-generating activity to improve their lives and those of their families.

In 2013, Netri financed the establishment of a garden in Zongo, which has been working very well. Thanks to this, 26 women independently run the garden and earn an income that allows them to be financially independent, strengthening their role in the household and changing their social status. The women participating in the Zongo garden earn over €300 annually from the sale of their lettuce production. This is a significant amount, considering that the per capita GNI in Burkina Faso does not exceed €800 annually.

The land is located 3 km from FAR and was donated by the Parish of St. Augustine of Bissighin. It covers 3,000 m², double the size of the Zongo garden.

Fifty vulnerable women from Rimkieta will be selected to participate in the project. During the first 6 months, they will receive training in horticultural techniques, economic management, garden equipment, personal savings management, and methods for promoting and selling their produce. They will be mentored by the women from the Zongo garden. Starting from the seventh month, they will be responsible for production and paying the established monthly fees to ensure the long-term sustainability of the garden.

Expected Social Impact

It is expected that the 50 women will benefit from a source of income starting in 2025 from the sale of their produce, allowing them to be financially independent, which strengthens their role in the household and gives them more control in decision-making.