Rural development in Burkina Faso
Priority topics
Access to education and literacy, Agriculture, Drinking water, Groundwater, North-South issues
Target groups
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Adaptable for people with special needs
Vehicular languages
English, French
Website
sahel.lu/enObjectives
The objectives for this workshop are as follows:
- Raise students' awareness of living conditions in rural areas of developing countries.
- Understand the links between the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and rural development issues: education, access to water and sustainable agriculture.
- Develop students' critical thinking and analytical skills on North-South interdependencies.
- Encourage reflection on possible solutions and the role of each individual in fair and sustainable development.
Program
The workshop consists of various components, including :
1. Introduction and presentation of the NGO CPS: its actions in Burkina Faso and the link with the SDGs.
2. Group work :
o Comparison between Burkina Faso and Luxembourg (education, water, agriculture).
o Identification of the main challenges encountered and reflection on possible solutions.
3. Viewing of excerpts from the film «Burkina Faso, au pays des hommes intègres» and group discussion.
4. Creative activity: use photos to imagine a typical day in the life of a young person living in a rural environment.
5. Restitution and conclusion: exchanges on feelings and learning.
Methodological approaches
The workshop is based on an active and participative approach, centered on experience and exchange. The aim is to encourage participants to think for themselves, analyze real-life situations and understand the human and ethical issues involved.
Through interactive activities, guided discussions and case studies, participants are encouraged to express their opinions, confront their points of view and co-construct avenues of reflection. The aim is to develop critical thinking, cooperation and the ability to link local and global issues.
The workshop also favors an inclusive approach, where everyone can express themselves freely and contribute according to their knowledge and experience. This method strengthens commitment and understanding of the values conveyed by education for sustainable development and global citizenship.
Remarks
The target audience for this activity is secondary school students (aged 13 and over).
The workshop can be conducted in French or English.