Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso continues to face a multidimensional crisis. Widespread violence, chronic vulnerability to extreme weather events such as drought and flooding, combined with economic challenges, has further aggravated the food security situation. Thousands of people have been forced from their homes, most of whom are farmers and breeders.
With 75 percent of people living in rural areas, protecting agricultural livelihoods as part of immediate humanitarian response helps boost food production, allowing households to bounce back from shocks and increase their self-reliance
Highlights
News
Food insecurity and malnutrition in West and Central Africa at 10-year high as crisis spreads to coastal countries
20/04/2023
From the FAO Regional Office for Africa
News
Norway contributes $23.7 million of flexible funding to boost FAO’s capacity to respond to crises and emergencies
31/03/2023
With these funds, FAO aims to reach around 600 000 food insecure people
Key documents
Burkina Faso: Humanitarian Response Plan 2024
03/2024
In Burkina Faso, insecurity continues to spread across the country, making it increasingly difficult for vulnerable populations to access humanitarian assistance.
Burkina Faso: DIEM – Data in Emergencies Monitoring brief, round 2
12/2023
This Data in Emergencies Monitoring (DIEM-Monitoring) brief shares the results of a second-round assessment conducted in September and October 2023 in Burkina Faso.
Hunger Hotspots: FAO–WFP early warnings on acute food insecurity
10/2023
FAO–WFP early warnings on acute food insecurity: November 2023 to April 2024 outlook
Multimedia
Video
Providing cash transfers to support displaced people during crises in Burkina Faso
14/02/2023
Aïcha was forced to flee her home in search of safety. Thanks to FAO’s cash transfer assistance, she has acquired two oxen, a ram and an ewe, and is...
Photo collection
Burkina Faso: Emergency response through cash transfers
02/02/2022
Thanks to the contribution from the Kingdom of Sweden, FAO planned to provide unconditional cash transfers to 10 000 households during the lean season...
Video
Providing cash transfers to support displaced people during crises in Burkina Faso
14/02/2023
Aïcha was forced to flee her home in search of safety. Thanks to FAO’s cash transfer assistance, she has acquired two oxen, a ram and an ewe, and is...