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2024 January 17th

Exchange & Support to Youth Entrepreneurship Workshop including Mentoring. Flare of Light and U-AUBEN

Hand in Hand, Flare of Light Burkina Faso (F.O.L-BF) organized, in close collaboration with the University Aube Nouvelle (U-AUBEN) and the support of the Ministry in charge of youth and employment an Exchange and Support Workshop on the theme “What efficient strategies and actions to accompany the youth and to strengthen their theoretical and practical knowledge in entrepreneurship. The workshop brought together twenty “Master Agronomy” students from U-AUBEN and young entrepreneurs trained by F.O.L – BF

Mr Eugene Tamini, Director of the Career and Innovation Centre at the Aube Nouvelle University. ‘’The discussions focus on strategies for strengthening knowledge in entrepreneurship. There are challenges to face when you embark on entrepreneurship. In addition, then, you are in a social, economic and political environment. You have to know the issues. This is why the presence of the state through the Ministry. And it is, to specially reinforce the knowledge’’

Mr Theophane Nikyema, Country Director of Flare of Light Burkina Faso

“This workshop is part of the fact that we have a partnership with Aube Nouvelle University. We have determined five axes for the next five (5) years. The first axe is in fact an INNOVATIVE EDUCATION that we want to put in place. Through INNOVATIVE EDUCATION, we want Aube Nouvelle students, particularly those from the Career and Innovation Center who are focusing on entrepreneurship, to be able to exchange with their young brothers and sisters who have benefited from the support of Flare of Light so that there is an exchange between theory and practice. This is so that young people who are still studying can know what awaits them when they leave. And so, that young people who were unable to continue their studies can benefit from theoretical knowledge”

Mr Larba Piliga, Director on Youth and Permanent Education. Ministry of Sports, Youth and Employment
“The contribution is to make our modest contribution to the discussions since we will talk about entrepreneurship issues. I am here to provide the government’s contribution through the Ministry in charge of youth, particularly on what the government is doing to put in place mechanisms to support young people in entrepreneurial matters so that young people are informed and that they can approach the services of the ministries concerned to benefit from the support in this area’’

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15th - 26th 2023

Innovations of the Training on Technologies of Processing Agricultural Products (fruits and vegetables, cereals and milk).

At this 3rd training on technologies of processing agricultural products organized by FOL in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso in partnership with the Research Institute on Applied Sciences and Technology, these are a few innovations:1) 98% of 27 participants are young women including 3 women household family with a baby and 2 displaced young people. Thus focusing on the most vulnerable. 2) The training include 30% of theory and 70% of practice. Thus, a respect of quality norms. 3) It integrated 5 modules on gender agri-business and 2 modules of the course on human rights, civism and citizenship specifically for young entrepreneurs. Thus, using a holistic approach of capacity building. 4) It added the milk among the products. Thus, enlarging the content of the training program. To watch the videos, these are the links: https://www.youtube.com/watch technologies de transformation des produits agricoles. Flare of Light forme des étudiants https://bima.tv/2023/05/28 Technologies de Transformation des produits agricoles. Flare of Light forme des étudiants en agro-alimentaire TRAINING RESULTS. The participants to the training were able to produce Mango nectar , baobab pulp and dried onion

2022 June 1st to 10th, the 2nd training


From 2022 June 1st to 10th, the 2nd training on processing technologies of agricultural products (fruits, oilseeds and vegetables) was attended by a group of young entrepreneurs who benefited from seven (7) modules as follow: technologies and good practices on hygiene, preservation, packaging and processing of fruits, vegetables, oilseeds and cereals. They also acquired knowledge and experience sharing on human rights and citizenship as well as on synergy, gender and agri-business. As a concrete result, the participants were able to conclude their theoretical and practical training by a set of local nutritious products they did individually which should contribute to promoting national consumption while generating revenues and fighting youth un-employment in a difficult context.

On 2022 June 1st training

Training on technologies of processing agricultural products (fruits and vegetables, oil seeds and cereals).

On 2022 June 1st with the technical support of the Research Institute on Applied Sciences and Technologies (IRSAT) in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Flare of Light President Nesida Hakim Belembaogo and the IRSAT General Director, Mr Nanema co-chaired the opening ceremony of the 2nd training on processing agricultural products (Fruits and vegetables, oilseeds and cereals) for young entrepreneurs including a majority of young women. A woman with a small child was able to attend the whole meeting. Indeed, based on its Policy on Gender and on Zero Tolerance to violence against women and girls, Flare of Light prioritizes women particularly those who are head of family and or have small children. These are among the major difficult situations preventing women’s social and economic empowerment. This training also builds the capacity of young entrepreneurs particularly women on human rights and citizenship and on synergy, gender and agri-business.

On 2021, December 21st training

Capacity building on entrepreneurship, human rights and citizenship.

On 2021, December 21st, at the request of Flare of Light, Mr Christophe Bado, Deputy Secretary General of the Burkinabe Movement on Human Rights and People facilitated the first session on Entrepreneurship, Human Rights and Citizenship. Flare of Light promotes the application of human rights principles and standards in the training of young entrepreneurs in agro-business as an integral part of capacity building for business success while taking into account the rights to health and to nutrition. It also builds the capacity of young entrepreneurs or aspiring to become entrepreneurs to be responsible citizen while contributing to the economic development of their country, generating revenues, creating jobs and being able to assume their ethical obligations in managing business.

From 2021 November 17th to 20th training

Training on Entrepreneurship

From 2021 November 17th to 20th, Flare of Light sponsored a group of young entrepreneurs to attend a training on entrepreneurship which was organized by the Cabinet Competences Plus in Ouagadougou. Burkina Faso. The training allowed participants to learn why to undertake and how to undertake, what qualities are needed to succeed in business. A few modules focused on the following: the business idea, spirit and potential; the enterprise; the business plan and funding sources for business projects. The training concluded by experiences sharing and lessons learned. At the closing session, participants confirmed they have improved their knowledge and they have discovered the various facets related to entrepreneurship. It has been a good opportunity to extend networking among young entrepreneurs in the country.

2021 December 13th to 23rd training

2021 December 13th to 23rd training in the agri-food sector in Ouagadougou. Burkina Faso

Context: Flare of light entered into partnership with the Institute for Research for Applied Science and Technology (IRSAT) for the organization of a training of young entrepreneurs in the processing of agricultural products.
General objective: Strengthen the theoretical and practical knowledge of the beneficiaries in terms of good hygiene practices in the manufacture and marketing of foodstuffs.
Specific objectives: Beneficiaries are trained on good hygiene and manufacturing practices for food, on good conservation practices, on good packaging practices, on fruit and cereal processing technologies as well as on human rights and citizenship.
Expected results: Beneficiaries are well equipped to lead their agri-food business. They shall act as good citizens in conducting their business while respecting human rights.
Methodology: The theoretical sessions were followed by discussions and then practical exercises implemented during the practical demonstration phases.

Entrepreneurship and Marketing

2019 October 14th -17th Ouagadougou. Burkina Faso.

Goal: Train 23 young participants (12 girls and 11 boys) who belong to difficult social and economic situations and aspire to engage in successful entrepreneurship in different sectors.

Program: The training program includes theoretical and practical content, experiences’ sharing and evaluation. It includes three modules of Entrepreneurship (the definition of an enterprise, the foundation of Entrepreneurship, the implementation of a business from start to finish), and four modules of Marketing. The facilitation combines plenary sessions and group work.

Outcome: Effective awarding of training certificates delivered to the young women and young men who have successfully completed their dynamic participation.

Witness of success: Ariel Zoungrana, 22 years old - "There has been a while I was looking to be trained on entrepreneurship. I was so happy to cease the opportunity of this offer, so as I did’nt hesitate to enroll to this training. I’m now confident in my capacity to lead my business. I also know whom to contact to receive guidance and advice on business issues when needed."

Information and Communication Technologies

2019 November 18th – 21st, Ouagadougou. Burkina Faso

Goal: Strengthen the capacity of 21 young entrepreneurs to better use ICTs as part of their activities. Most of them have none or little knowledge on how to use ICT tools for their business.

Objectives: Increase participants knowledge on basic software (Word, Excel, …) and internet; Teach participants to surf the net (Web) and so, take advantage of the opportunities offered by this communication tool; Introduce participants to the use of social media to improve the quality of their business by giving it much more visibility.

Program: Conducted in plenary sessions and work group, the workshop includes communications, demonstration of devices and equipment, pre-test and evaluation. The program is conducted through a participatory approach to sharing and polling. It covers the following modules: Introduction to the Windows environment, Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel, Use of the internet including the three services of (the e-mail, the Web, Exchanging files by File Transfer Protocol) and social media.

Outcome: Effective awarding of training certificates delivered to the young women and young men who have successfully completed their dynamic participation.

Witness of success: Modeste Kietega. "Before the training, I did not know anything about Word and Excel. Now I am able to use word and Excel and WhatsApp as well for my daily work."

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