The Village of Hope (VoH), located outside of the capital city of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso provides quality education, healthcare, and nutritious food for hundreds of children each year.

VoH provides Christ-centered education to children who would otherwise not be able to attend school. Visitors to the school are always impressed with the thirst for knowledge and level of discipline these students have, and how committed the teachers are to seeing the children reach their full potential. The government of Burkina Faso regularly conducts educational assessments and standardized testing. The VoH consistently ranks among the top schools in the country.

Nutrition and healthcare.  Proper health and nutrition are critical components of every child’s growth and development. Children at the VoH receive life-saving vaccinations, regular health check-ups, and medical care as needed. Malnutrition is a leading cause of death and one of the biggest barriers to children in Burkina Faso reaching their potential. 

Developing future leaders.  The Village of Hope is helping to break the cycle of poverty for hundreds of children and families. Pastor Michel and his team specifically seek out the afflicted, the outcast, and the most marginalized in an already impoverished country in order to provide them with a loving community in which they can grow, learn, and thrive.

In the beginning, young boys and girls simply learn how to smile, to play, to be kids. Then, as they learn more, they begin to dream of who they can be and how they can impact their community, their nation, and our world!