Our programs develop from the underlying premise that the citizens of Ouelessebougou will themselves identify the most critical needs in their village. They determine locally viable and sustainable solutions, and then, when possible provide the human and physical resources to satisfy those needs in an ecologically responsible manner. 

We partner with villagers to help them reach their goals in health and education. We teach principles to solve problems instead of simply fixing issues with temporary solutions. By providing sustainable resources and on-the-ground training, villagers are empowered to break the cycle of poverty for themselves. In short, we work to build human capacity.