Burkina Faso

Photo Report on the NAFI Project

Introduction

In the heart of the warm lands of Burkina Faso, women farmers work daily to feed their families and communities. This report highlights their efforts in agricultural production and processing.

Target Region

Our journey focused on the Cascades region, including the villages of Tarfila, Tiékouna, Nafona, Tangora, Nianiagara and Takaledougou, where the NAFI project is being implemented.

Ploughing

Women farmers plough their fields with the help of oxen or a “daba”.

Seedlings

A farmer sows cowpea in imaginary vertical lines.

Weeding

A farmer removes weeds to improve yield.

Harvesting

Women harvest cowpea pods when fully ripe.

Drying

A farmer dries cowpea to prevent grain spoilage.

Beating

A farmer and her children beat cowpea with sticks.

Winnowing

Winnowing separates the grains from impurities before storage.

Finished Product

Cowpea ready to be used or sold.

Green Gold

Okra in the fields of Banfora

A farmer sows okra seeds. Okra, rich in fibre and vitamins, is an essential crop for digestive health and daily energy for families.

Cowpeas

Proteins at hand

On Rural Women's Day, women farmers exhibit their products, especially cowpeas. This legume, an essential source of vegetable protein, plays a major role in the fight against malnutrition.

Amaranth

A miracle leaf

A young girl freshly harvests amaranth leaves for cooking. This plant is a key food for young children due to its vitamins A, C and K contents.

Orange-fleshed sweet potato

A remedy for vitamin A deficiency

In a sunny plot, a farmer proudly shows her daughter how to plant sweet potatoes. These tubers, rich in beta-carotene, are a natural solution to prevent childhood blindness.

Millet

A cereal of resilience

On a traditional stove, a woman prepares millet “tô” for consumption. Adapted to arid climatic conditions, millet is a sustainable source of carbohydrates and minerals.

Local Rice

Nourish and unite

In a rice field in Tiékouna, women work in groups to remove weeds from rice to ease its growth. Local rice is a staple food that supports the local economy while reducing dependence on imports.

Mango

A fruit for all ages

A woman picking mangoes on the one hand, and a basket of mangoes on the other. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, mango is a lead product in Burkinabe agriculture.

Conclusion

These photos tell the stories of dedication of women farmers in Burkina Faso. They play a key role in food self-sufficiency and local development. The NAFI project aims to strengthen their knowledge and impact in agriculture.

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