Changing Lives in Burkina Faso

In Burkina Faso, 1 in every 2 girls will be married before turning 18. Millions lack the contraceptive services they need. How can Burkinabè girls and women protect their futures if they can’t exercise their sexual and reproductive rights?

Pathfinder is making sure they can do both. We’re working with local governments, communities, and health systems in Burkina Faso to improve access to contraception, promote healthy timing and spacing of pregnancies, and save the lives of young mothers and their newborns. See what it looks like when people can choose their own paths forward.

What We Do in Burkina Faso

Strengthen health centers and community health workers so more people in more places have access to the contraceptive information and services they need

Make sure short-term, long-acting, permanent, and emergency contraception are always available, so people of all ages can choose the method that’s best for them

Train health workers to deliver services to young people without judgement or bias, so first-time parents can get the services they need and the quality of care they deserve

Engage community members with significant influence, including religious leaders and mothers-in-law, to create an environment that supports contraception

Make sure women can access safe, legal abortion services, including lifesaving postabortion care, so they can protect their health

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