Beans And Hoes
Working with families to create sustainable communities
A Sustainable Agricultural Plan
Starting in the Village of Kaya
Our first step was to procure a large plot of land loaned to us by the village chief. We provided the seed and tools and the women began planting. But with only three months of rain, they are left idle for the rest of the year.
In 2023 we were able to purchase the land from the chief and start building for the future. Because of generous donations we were able to successfully drill a well and install a solar powered pump, a water tower and an irrigation system. With irrigation they can farm year-round producing food not only for their families but also for local markets.
After harvest, our initial investment and a percent of the profit is returned to us. We use this to repeat the process, add additional women and maintian the property.
A bank account for each woman is opened where they save a percentage of the profits. This requirement enables them to learn the money managment and save for a secure future.
The Impact
For these women, planting and watering is no longer just survival–it is a pathway to dignity, provision and hope
Currently there are 75 women participating in the program at Kaya with a waiting list of over 260 women who want to take part in the program.
Moving Forward
The former Ambassador to the US and his wife, have donated land near the village of Komkaga to be used for launching the Beans and Hoes plan there.
This 25 acre property already has fencing, two water sources, a toilet and two small structures.
Our initial meeting with the chief of Komkaga extremely positive. We followed up with a second meeting, accompanied by a few women and the agricultural agent from the Kaya village, with the chief of Komkaga and 20 women chosen to start
The secretary of the Kaya women shared this powerful testimony:
“The way Bridges to Burkina runs it’s programs is very different. Other organizations came and gave us what we needed for immediate relief, but they never taught us ‘how to fish’. Now we are learning to work together and sustain for our children. We are deeply grateful to Bridges to Burkina for opening our eyes and giving us the true help we needed”