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Pathfinder Burkina Faso 2024 Annual Report

Burkina Faso

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In 2024, Pathfinder International’s work in Burkina Faso reached new milestones in our commitment to build a more resilient, accessible health system for all. Thanks to strong partnerships and close collaboration with the Ministry of Health, we…

  • Reached more than 11 million people, including more than 2.5 million women and more than 3 million adolescents and youth, through our initiatives in sexual and reproductive health, nutrition, and community resilience.
  • Mobilized and supported over 5,000 community-based health workers to improve quality and access to health services.
  • Supported more than 1,000 public and non-governmental health facilities across 45 Health Districts in 11 Regions, to provide high-quality care and build staff capacity.
  • Strengthened health infrastructure by reopening facilities and providing essential equipment.
    Supported more than 230,000 institutional deliveries to ensure safe births and reduce maternal and neonatal mortality.
  • Cared for over 600 survivors of gender-based violence through appropriate medical, psychological and social support.

These results would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our donors, technical partners, and team.

Focus Areas
  • Adolescents & Youth
  • Climate & Health
  • Combatting Gender-Based Violence
  • Contraception & Family Planning
  • Safe & Comprehensive Health Care 
Approaches
  • Gender Equity
  • Health Systems Strengthening
  • Local Capacity Strengthening
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