Member since 2022
Budget CHF 300'000
Financial Inclusion for Women in Burkina Faso
INCLUFIN aims to strengthen the economic autonomy of rural women in Burkina Faso through savings groups and entrepreneurship training. By facilitating access to credit and income-generating activities, the project promotes sustainable financial inclusion and contributes to poverty reduction.
Project description
Launched in partnership with I-RAD, INCLUFIN supports rural women in creating and managing self-governed savings groups. In a context marked by security instability and limited access to traditional financing, the project enables them to develop economic activities, improve financial autonomy, and strengthen their role in their communities.
Challenges & perspectives
Despite strong engagement from beneficiaries, the main challenge remains the market access for products from income-generating activities. To address this, INCLUFIN plans to establish a bio store in Ouagadougou, helping women access urban markets and sell their processed products.
Key figures
- 10,238 direct beneficiaries, including 9'524 women (93%)
- 399 active savings groups
- EUR 1,2 million saved and EUR 1,0 million in loans distributed
- 94% of women have improved their living conditions
- 50% of groups sensitized on environmental protection
Philea’s Intervention
Project coordination & follow-up.
Usefull data
Budget:
Geneva Federation of Cooperation : CHF 300’000
Project’s duration: Nov. 2022 – Oct. 2025 (2nd phase of the project)
Beneficiary organizations:
APMR in Sapouy
Burkina Vert in Ouahigouya
UPPA in Bobo Dioulasso
APMD in Koudougou
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Impacts
- Financial empowerment of women and strengthening of their decision-making roles
- Use of renewable energy, with over 590 improved stoves and solar lamps distributed
- Environmental awareness, with the introduction of more sustainable practices