Burkina Faso Hunger Aid
Hope In Action provided vitamins for distribution in the Burkina Faso capitol, Ouagadougou. This aid was dispensed to people needing assistance with health issues in a clinic and at 3 prisons.
Significant health improvements
- 397 sick people experienced weight gain of 5-10 kg ( 11-22 pounds) within 2 months of treatment
- 358 persons needing nutritional assistance and 10 HIV/AIDS patients experienced increased appetites, normal sleep patterns and reduction of muscle and bone pain
- 744 inmates at 3 prisons (Tenkodogo, Fada and De'dugou) experienced improved health
Burkina Faso Challenges
- Fifth from the highest poverty country
- 71.8% of population live on $2 per day or less
- Recurring droughts limit sufficient nutrition from subsistence agriculture
- Very high risk of major infectious diseases
Multivitamin aid |
Waiting at clinic |
Health is improved |
