Burkina Faso-Facts and Pics

Burkina Faso was originally named the Republic of Upper Volta until 1984 when the president of the country changed the name to its current: Burkina Faso. 

The estimated population is at 13,200,000- though that is only estimated, and the land size of Burkina is about the same size as Colorado. 

Bukina is currently considered the second poorest country in the world. 

It is of French origin although it earned it's independence in 1960 and is currently a semi-presidential country. 

Educated individuals in Burkina Faso speak French while most of the population only knows the native languages, which there are two: Moo`re and Dioula. 

When our team enters Burkina, our missionaries will interpret as well as some of the locals who can. And we have actually been learning some of Dioula in order to speak simple tasks to the people.

                  

Because of the huge poverty rate, much which is due to lack of education, my team is going to be building a Youth Center for kids to come stay at, that won't cost nearly as much. In doing this, our hope is that kids can steadily get an education that will last and possibly move people out of poverty into a more stable place of economy. Also, because the building in sponsored by our Youth Group at church, it will be easy to start conversations with the people about Jesus and it creates a great door that needs to be opened over there. 

If you want anymore information, you can let me know, i will see what i can find for ya!