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BURKINA FASO
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Kiemde Soumaila
«My name is Kiemde Soumaila. I’m attending the
high school in Sogpelcé.
The scholarship I’m receiving is helping me attend
my classes and also become a better and more
responsible person.
The support receive is fundamental in my daily life.
as I can have everything I need to continue my
studyies
If everything goes like I expect and if I continue
having good results I can realize my dream to
become a doctor contributing in this way to help my
family, my community and all the people in need I will
meet.
Thank you to my supporters, with your help I can
aspire to have a better life”. .
Key achievements in 2017
Sponsored children
• 20 student beneficiaries
School result
• SStudent teacher ratio: 60:1 vs 75:1 national average
• Pass rate: 77%
• Retention rate: 85%
• Absentee rate of teachers: less than 10 days
Outcome since the inception of the program:
• TThe project started in 2006 reaching over 120 students
• In 11 years we completed the following infrastructure projects: Nibagdo Primary School expansion
including school classrooms, kitchen, canteen, sanitation facilities, for 150 students; Sogpelce’
Secondary School, including Classrooms, Sanitation Facilities, School Water and Electric Systems,
Library, and Computer Room, for over 700 students.