Burkina Mission English
Burkina Faso Christian Pastoral Mission Foundation
Project
From Faith – We Build Community
Our Mission
Our foundation's goal is to establish and support a new Christian congregation in
Burkina Faso. We want to build a community that is sustainable in spiritual, social, and
economic terms. To achieve this, we are raising financial support for the emerging
congregation – including the creation of community spaces and an ecological farm
that ensures self-sufficiency.
Why Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso is one of the poorest countries in the world. For decades, the country
has faced political instability and armed conflicts caused by radical Islamist groups.
The civil war, ongoing for more than ten years, has a strong religious character. In
2022 alone, around 10,000 people fell victim to the violence, and nearly 2 million –
mostly Christians – fled to the southern part of the country, where they are still living
in refugee camps.
Personal Story – Pastor Ilboudo's Ministry
The leader of the new congregation will be Pastor Zoewendtale Firmin Ilboudo, who
studied computer science for 2 years at CNED (distance learning, France), then
pursued theology for 6 years in Budapest at Saint Paul Academy.
After working in Hungary, in January 2020 he received the calling to return to his
homeland and devote his life to proclaiming the Gospel. In Ouagadougou, the capital
city, he joined a Christian congregation, where he currently serves as an assistant
pastor. His responsibilities include the spiritual guidance and Christian education of a
youth group of about 200 members – all carried out voluntarily, as unpaid service. He
supports his wife and three children through occasional jobs, mainly French language
lessons and translations.
Why Did We Launch the Project?
Although Pastor Ilboudo's vocation and service are exemplary, the current circumstances do not allow the congregation to support him and his family. Therefore, we decided to establish, through the Foundation, a new independent and sustainable Christian community that will provide both spiritual and financial support for the pastor's ministry.
Project Goal
The creation of a modern church hall with a capacity of 200 people and an associated ecological farm on a 3-hectare site in the town of Sapone, located 45 km from Ouagadougou, the capital.
Project Site
The land designated for the project belongs to Pastor Ilboudo and his family. Our shared goal is to establish a Christian community that can operate in a self-sustaining manner both spiritually and economically. The ecological farm will ensure the livelihood of the congregation and serve as a model for environmentally conscious living.
Timeline and Budget
Duration: 2025–2028
Total budget: 25.000 EuroPhase1: 2025–2026 – Planning and Infrastructure Development
- Comprehensive planning and permit processes
- Land surveying of the 3 hectare plot
- Fencing the property with protective mesh
- Installing 2 gates for safe access
- Drilling a well, installing a water tank and a solar pumpPhase 2: 2027–2028 – Construction of the Congregation Center
- Building a multifunctional hall for 200 people
- 20 x 20 m concrete foundation with steel beam structure
- Comfortable, modern building for worship and community events
Why Support This Project?
Community Building – A new Christian community will be born, capable of functioning independently in the long term
Sustainability – Ecological farming ensures environmentally friendly and self-sufficient living.
Social Responsibility – With your support, you directly help improve the life of a disadvantaged community in a country where terrorism and economic crisis are everyday challenges.