U.S. Embassy Burkina Faso – 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding opportunity title: Burkina Faso: DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ENGLISH ACCESS MICROSCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, 2023-2025 Announcement Type: Sub-Award  Funding Amount: Minimum amount of $25,000 USD to maximum of $150,000 USD.   Opening Date: September 15, 2023 Closing Date: September 10, 2025 @ 5:00 p.m. Ouagadougou time …

JANUARY 31, 2023 The Embassy of the United States of America in Burkina Faso is seeking highly proficient writers between the ages of 21 and 65 for the 2023 International Writing Program (IWP) Fall Residency hosted by the University of Iowa. The IWP is open to established and emerging writers of fiction, graphic novels, drama, …

The United States Embassy in Burkina Faso announces the annual competition for the Fulbright & Humphrey exchange programs  from December 1, 2022 to January 31, 2023. U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou will hold public information sessions each Wednesdays from December 7, 2022 to January 25, 2023 (16:00 to 18:00) at CENTRE NATIONAL CARDINAL PAUL ZOUNGRANA (OCADES-OUAGA) Quartier Dagnoen. FACEBOOK LIVE SESSION ON:  December …

The United States has followed events over the last week in Burkina Faso with concern. We condemn violence and transfers of power by unconstitutional means. We call on all parties to exercise restraint and to resolve differences calmly and peacefully. We welcome reports that Captain Ibrahim Traoré intends to adhere to the transition schedule agreed …

Location:  U.S. Embassy, Ouagadougou Event:  Town Hall for American Citizens The U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou invites all American citizens to an in-person town hall meeting with Ambassador Sandra Clark on Thursday, September 22, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (14:00 to 15:00).   Parents of minor American citizens aged 17 years or younger are also welcomed.  …

The United States Embassy in Burkina Faso announces the annual competition for the Young African Leadership Initiative program from August 16, 2022 to September 13, 2022. Public information sessions will be held on Wednesdays August 24 and September 7, 2022 from 16:00 to 18:00 UTC, at “la salle Justice et Paix du Centre Cardinal Paul Zoungrana ” in 1200 logement.  *** PLEASE …

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 1, 2022 President Biden last year committed to the American people that, following the withdrawal of U.S. forces, the United States would continue to protect our country and act against terrorist threats emanating from Afghanistan.  The President made clear that we would not hesitate to protect the Homeland. With the operation that …

PRESS STATEMENT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JANUARY 29, 2022 The United States supports the actions announced by the African Union on January 31 and the actions taken by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 28 in defense of democracy and the rule of law in Burkina Faso. While sympathetic to the …

The United States condemns the December 23 attack against security forces and civilians in Loroum province. We stand together with the people of Burkina Faso in our common fight against the extremist forces that seek to undermine the county’s long history of peaceful coexistence. We extend our sincere condolences to the families of the victims, …

The United States Embassy in Burkina Faso announces the annual competition for  the Fulbright & Humphrey exchange programs  from December 1, 2021 to January 31, 2022. Public information sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 15:00 to 17:00 UTC, beginning December 01, 2021 to January 26, 2022 at “La Grande Salle de la Rotonde” behind ENAM.  *** PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY ! ALL …

The United States strongly condemns the August 18 attack against civilians and security forces near the village of Boukouma in Soum province in Burkina Faso. We stand together with our Burkinabe partners and remain united in our common fight against the extremist forces that seek to attack and undermine the long history of peaceful coexistence …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou   Funding Opportunity Title: Strengthening Rule of Law in Criminal Defense        Funding Opportunity Number: BF-NOFO-21-002 Deadline for Applications: September 1, 2021 Assistance Listing Number: 19.225 Total Amount Available: $100,000   A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to …

The United States is deeply concerned by the continued and growing number of allegations of abuse and extrajudicial killings carried about by Burkinabe security forces, including those documented by Human Rights Watch in its July 8 report detailing 180  alleged extrajudicial killings by security forces in and around  Djibo.  We welcome the June 30th commitment …

U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young and representatives from the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation met with Burkina Faso’s President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré to advance talks towards a new MCC Compact for Burkina Faso. The second compact is expected to bring $350 million in U.S investment for development of Burkina Faso’s energy infrastructure. The MCC’s work is …

U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young and U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou staff with family members participated in the final stretch of the Tour du Faso on November 3, 2019. The American riders completed one 4.5 Km bicycle ride along the final lap of the Tour du Faso in downtown Ouagadougou.  “The ride is a demonstration of our solidarity …

More than 2,000 service members from more than 30 African and western partner nations will participate in Flintlock 2019 at multiple locations in Burkina Faso and Mauritania from February 18 – March 1, 2019. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and …

Burkina Faso will see its population doubled by 2030 if the current trend of its growth is maintained. Indeed, the country has a very young population with 58.3% of his people being under 19 years old and 67% under 24 years old. The fertility rate is estimated at nearly 6 children per woman, and an …

On Thursday May 31, 2018, the United States of America handed over to the new leader of the health FTP, UNFPA, the FTP leader role that it has been playing through USAID for the past two years. In the presence of many health FTP, the Minister of Health, Professor Nicolas Méda and Ambassador Andrew Young …

The African sun rises over an airfield near Ouagadougou. Villagers look to the sky with anticipation as children point upwards and smile once they witness the opening of parachutes. Flintlock is an annual exercise that provides African, North American and European participants the opportunity to build trust and confidence, and bolster partnerships. Burkinabe, Malian, American, Austrian, …

On April 25th, 2018 Burkina Faso will join the rest of the world to celebrate the country’s first stand-alone World Malaria Day under the patronage of the Minister of Health. This event will recognize the high malaria burden in Burkina Faso and the significant resources being invested in the fight against malaria by the Government …

From April 9-20, 2018, Niger, Burkina Faso and Senegal will host the Flintlock 2018. The Flintlock is the largest multilateral military exercise of special operations and law enforcement training between African and Caribbean nations, which, since 2005, has strengthened key partner country forces across North and West Africa, as well as Western Special Operations Forces. …

YALI Mandela Washington 2017 Fellow Kadija Simboro traveled to New York City from March 22-25, 2018 to represent Burkina Faso at the 62nd annual Commission of the Status of Women (CSW 2018). Kadija is the President of the Association Femme Leader of Africa and Burkina Faso and General Director of Farafina Eco-engineering. She believes that “access …

Did you know that March is Women’s History Month? During this month, we will feature talented Burkinabe women with whom we have had the honor to work through our exchange programs, educational initiatives, and development projects. We are proud of their accomplishments in their communities and proud to call them partners in building a stronger …

The United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service is pleased to announce that Burkina Faso is among the countries selected as a 2018 McGovern-Dole Priority Country. Please see USDA’s McGovern-Dole web page for more information. Applications are due to USDA Friday, March 30, 2018. Please see the FY 2018 McGovern Dole Notice of Funding Opportunity web page for …

The United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA FAS) is recruiting FY2018 Cochran Fellowship participants from Burkina Faso’s Hotel, Restaurant and Institution (HRI) sector. Ideally, we are looking for hotel/restaurant chefs or managers in charge of menu selection or ingredient purchasing. The hope is that after a two- to three-week training in the …

USAID released its draft Fiscal Year 2018 (FY 2018) Request for Applications (RFA) for development food and nutrition security activities in Burkina Faso, in addition to its country-specific information (CSI). Because these materials are in draft and subject to change, all potential applicants are strongly advised to wait for the final versions before starting to …

The U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou is coordinating activities and outreach throughout the 16 Days Campaign to raise awareness, change the conversation, and combat traditionally accepted gender roles that tolerate violence against women. The UN’s 16 Days of Activism campaign begins on November 25 with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and runs through December 10, International Human Rights Day . This campaign aims to elevate women’s role in …

U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou noticed a communication gap between government policies and Burkinabe citizens. The government may be doing good things of which the people are not aware or the government may be trying to communicate in crisis situations, but not doing so effectively causing rumors and misinformation. To promote the Embassy’s goal of rooting Burkina’s …

On Thursday, November 09, 2017 a team from the American Embassy held an information session at hotel Dioulassoba in Bobo Dioulasso, on the Fulbright and Humphrey programs as part of the Banfora-Diebougou-Bobo Road Show. More than 125 people attended the information session. The audience was mainly university students and teachers, researchers, professionals, members of Rotary, …

The U.S. Embassy‘s Public Affairs Section organized a debriefing session for the FY 2017 YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship participants in the Information Resource Center at the Embassy. The group was inspired by Ambassador Andrew Young’s call for action, encouraging Fellows to share their newly acquired skills and knowledge gained during their fellowship to positively impact …

TechCamp workshops in countries around the world connect participants with technology experts to co-create innovative tech solutions to real-world challenges.  These camps harness the power of everyday tech to help find local solutions to local problems. In July, the U.S. Embassy sent ten Burkinabe youth to attend a U.S. State Department funded Tech Camp in …

The United States is a perennial friend to Burkina Faso.  That friendship is reflected in the numerous outreach programs we have with Burkina Faso, including the U.S. Army Cadet Understanding and Language Proficiency Program (CULP). The CULP sends cadets from different universities across the United States to travel in small groups to other nations across the …

The Public Diplomacy Section in collaboration with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) is seeking applications to implement a project entitled Empowering communities to protect and promote health through preventing Zika and other vector borne diseases. The goal of this project is to empower vulnerable communities living in “non-lotis” or slums of Ouagadougou through information …

Ambassador Andrew Young met with the Mayor of Boussouma, Yoda Francois-De-Salles, to exchange ideas on development opportunities and challenges in Boussouma.  Accompanied by various community leaders, the Ambassador visited two women’s associations, including the Association of Female Weavers of Boussouma and the Female Association of Tomato Processing where he witnessed female entrepreneurs producing Burkinabe products. …

A delegation from the embassy visited Tenkodogo as part of the Dango road show.  After a courtesy visit to the Governor of the Central-East Region, the Ambassador visited the locality of Kougsabla where he was able to hear first-hand the positive economic and health impact the Ambassador’s Special’s Self Help program has had in financing …

Launched by U. S. Ambassador Andrew Young the day after July 4th Independence Day celebrations, the Fifth Annual American Film Week, a collaborative project between the U. S. Embassy and the Institut Français in Ouagadougou, reached its climax with three back-to-back film shows on July 8, 2017. Over the course of four days, seven recent …

On July 4, the United States Embassy in Burkina Faso celebrated the 241st anniversary of independence of the United States of America with its new ambassador, Andrew R. Young, who presided over the ceremony. National and international partners, government actors from Burkina Faso, members of the press, and prominent guests were invited to celebrate the …

On June 27, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the United States Embassy to Burkina Faso, David Young, went to Koudougou to take part in the inauguration of the Women’s Entrepreneurship Workshop, a conference funded by the U.S. Embassy. The workshop aims to build in women the capacity to start and maintain their own business …

The Public Affairs section at the U.S. Embassy in Burkina Faso organized workshops on “Investigative Journalism and Fact Checking” in Bobo-Dioulasso and Ouagadougou led by France-based media expert George Kazolias. The first two-day workshop was held in Bobo-Dioulasso from May 15-16. Upon his return to Ouagadougou, Mr. Kazolias exchanged with communications students at Aube Nouvelle …

May 8-9, 2017, the embassy of the United States of America in Ouagadougou hosted 15 young Burkinabe selected to represent their country as Mandela Washington Fellows in the USA.  They will be part of a group of 1,000 young Africans from across the continent who will spend 6 weeks in the USA attending academic institutes …

As of June 1, 2017 we will be moving toward a new and easier way to schedule and pay for visa interviews. From June 1, 2017 Global Support Strategy (GSS) will replace the current visa support services. With GSS, applicants will be provided with services to support non-immigrant processing of visa applications, mainly fee collection, appointment …