The Alliance is grateful to God for His faithful provision through the Great Commission Fund (GCF) to send, support and equip active light-bearers in more than 50 countries around the world. The following stories from each of the International Ministries regions demonstrate our love for lost people through spiritual and/or holistic ministries around the world, made possible by GCF supporters.

By Larry Wolters, serving in Burkina Faso
Gaoua is a village located in the smallest Alliance district in Burkina Faso. This region is inhabited by the Lobi, who have a reputation for being one of the most difficult people groups in Burkina to reach with the good news.

By Dr. Randall (Randy) and Deanna Harrison, serving at West Africa Alliance Theological Seminary (FATEAC), Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
The following is an adapted excerpt from the Harrison’s recent update.

Posted by Mark Wentling - Country Director, Burkina Faso CO

Elaine Kelley of the US Embassy Ouagadougou shares her experience visiting “self help” project sites in Burkina Faso. These projects are making a huge impact on the quality of life for many Burkinabé.

The following is compiled from adapted excerpts of reports written by Kevin Oberg and Andrew Schaeffer, Alliance field workers who recently accompanied a short-term outreach team to Kenedougou, Burkina Faso’s westernmost province.

When The Hunger Project-Burkina Faso worked with partner organizations to organize two days of free medical consultation for community members, over 1,000 people were educated on HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis.

Last week’s Tech Salon, hosted by ICT Works and the UN F

Delma Jean, a Hunger Project partner from Burkina Faso, utilizes epicenter trainings to improve his farming skills, increase his income and send his two children to school.

Today, the Elliott School of International Affairs at The George Washington University hosted a roundtable discussion on gender and development. The roundtable was assembled to discuss the question: Why is a gender perspective critical in international development programming?