Burkina Faso: Faso Mêbo holiday camp, a place for learning, citizenship, and unity for young people in Burkina Faso
During school holidays, when many young people are left to themselves, the Faso Mêbo Holiday Camp stands out as a valuable and structuring initiative for Burkinabe youth. Organized under the banner of personal development, active citizenship, and living together, this camp offers hundreds of children and teenagers the chance to thrive in a safe, educational, and stimulating environment.
The camp is designed as a space for awakening and empowerment. It brings together young people from different regions of the country, with diverse social and cultural backgrounds, to take part in a series of recreational, educational, and civic activities.
The program includes personal development workshops, leadership training, sports activities, awareness sessions on peace, tolerance, the environment, human rights, and entrepreneurship. All of this is supervised by qualified trainers, educators, and dedicated volunteers.
The purpose of Faso Mêbo goes far beyond leisure. It aims to plant in young people the seeds of active citizenship, patriotism, and community engagement. In a context marked by security and social challenges, this initiative provides a concrete response to the need for national cohesion. By creating a space for listening, dialogue, and collaboration among youth from diverse backgrounds, the camp helps strengthen Burkina Faso’s social fabric.
Participants’ testimonials are unanimous: the Faso Mêbo Holiday Camp changes lives. Many discover their talents, build self-confidence, and leave with a renewed vision of their role in society. Intercultural exchanges also help break down prejudices and build bridges between communities.
Supported by institutional partners and local organizations, the camp is gaining recognition. It embodies an inclusive approach to non-formal education, capable of inspiring other initiatives across the country.
By giving young people a voice and equipping them with tools to become responsible citizens, the Faso Mêbo Holiday Camp establishes itself as a relevant and necessary response to Burkina Faso’s current challenges—a valuable investment in the nation’s future.
