45 women's groups trained in financial literacy in Yako
The training aims to boost rural women's economic empowerment through better financial management skills.
The Network for the Promotion and Empowerment of Rural Women (REPAFER) in Burkina Faso launched a financial literacy training for 45 women's cooperatives and associations in Yako on October 26, 2026. The training, supported by the Union des Baoré-Tradition d’épargne et de crédit (UBTEC), will run until October 29, 2026.
This initiative targets rural women, including agricultural producers, local product processors, traders, and members of savings and credit associations, to enhance their financial management skills. Mamounata Ki/Ouédraogo, REPAFER Burkina's executive director, stated that women are pillars of rural development but face challenges in managing their financial resources.
The training is part of the 7th National Rural Women's Week and focuses on strategies for building a rural economy led by women, incorporating climate adaptation and technology. The opening ceremony was attended by Boukaré Zomodo, President of the special delegation of Yako, and Hafissatou Zakané from the provincial family and solidarity department.
Why it mattersRural women in Burkina Faso's Passoré province are receiving training to improve their financial management and economic autonomy.