Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso – Building a Future Through Education

Education has the power to transform lives, opening doors to opportunities and giving children hope for the future. In Burkina Faso, where many children face significant barriers to education, access to a school can make an enormous difference to individuals, families and whole communities.

SKCC has been privileged to play a part in helping to establish and develop a school in Burkina Faso through our connection with Aid to Burkina and the vision of Mark Lamb, a member of our church family.

From a Vision to a Reality

What began as a vision to provide children with access to education soon became a remarkable journey of faith, generosity and teamwork.

Through fundraising events, generous donations and the commitment of many volunteers, the funds were raised to begin building a school that would serve the local community.

In 2015, a team of 27 people travelled from the UK to help construct the first classrooms and supporting facilities. It was an exciting milestone as the vision began to take shape and the school opened its doors to local children.

But that was only the beginning.

Growing the School

As the school developed, so did the vision for what it could become.

Further fundraising and mission visits enabled additional classrooms and facilities to be built, creating more opportunities for children to receive an education.

In 2017, another team travelled to Burkina Faso to help expand the school, followed by a further visit in 2019 to construct a large multipurpose building. This provides space not only for school assemblies but also for community gatherings and church activities.

Most recently, in February 2026, another team returned to build three additional classrooms, continuing the work of developing the school and creating space for more children to learn.

Each visit has been about much more than construction. Team members have had opportunities to build relationships, experience school life and see firsthand the difference education is making within the community.

An Ongoing Commitment

SKCC's involvement doesn't end when a building project is completed.

We continue to support the school financially, helping to sustain its work and the educational opportunities it provides.

We are thankful for the dedication of those involved in running the school, the generosity of supporters and the relationships that have grown over the years.

What began as a desire to make a difference has become a lasting partnership, demonstrating how practical support, faith and a shared vision can help bring hope for the future.

To find out more about the wider work of Aid to Burkina, visit www.aidtoburkina.org.uk.