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Atefeo

Building Pathways
From Childhood to
Independent Adulthood

Equiping vulnerable children and families with the health, education, life skills, mentorship, and opportunities needed to transition successfully into independent and productive adulthood.

Who We Are

1987

Founded

1996

Recognized

100%

Volunteers

ATEFEO

Future Pathways

ATEFEO (Atelier d’Éducation et des Formations des Enfants Orphelins), meaning Orphans Education Program, was founded to support orphaned and vulnerable children through education and community-based initiatives in Burkina Faso.

In response to the evolving needs of communities and the desire to create a broader and more sustainable impact, the organization is undertaking a strategic transition to a new identity and strengthened model:

ATEFEO Future Pathways Initiative

What We Do

We equip vulnerable children and families with our five connected pillars needed to transition successfully into independent and productive adulthood.

Health & Well-Being

Ensure access to Primary healthcare, Nutrition and food security, Maternal and child health, Mental health and psychosocial support, Hygiene and sanitation education, Preventive healthcare initiatives

Education & Lifelong Learning

Helping to secure quality education and learning opportunities that prepare children for long-term success, Leadership and life-skills development.

Child Empowerment & Protection

Help children build confidence, resilience, independence, and leadership capacity.

Family & Community Strengthening

Build supportive environments where children and families can thrive together.

Sustainable Pathways to Independence

Prepare youth for productive and independent adulthood.

Supplying homeless children with healthcare, education, shelter, love and happiness

As an orphanage, our goals, and objectives are to provide a safe, nurturing home for the abused, neglected, and homeless children and ensure that the children in our care receive food, clothing, health care, shelter, and most importantly, love and security.