Call for EOIs: Strengthening Social Protection in Yaadga (Burkina Faso)

The World Food Programme (WFP) Joint Regional Project in Burkina Faso supports vulnerable households in the Yaadga region, including Passoré and Gourcy provinces, by strengthening access to social protection systems, improving resilience, and expanding social assistance programmes. The initiative contributes to Burkina Faso’s National Social Protection Strategy (SNPS 2024–2028) and supports economic inclusion, social transfers, shock response, and stronger systems for identifying vulnerable households.

About the WFP Joint Regional Project

The World Food Programme (WFP) is implementing the Joint Regional Project: Strengthening National Social Protection Systems in the Sahel to improve social protection coverage for vulnerable populations.

The project focuses on strengthening national systems that help households affected by:

Poverty.
Food insecurity.
Economic vulnerability.
Climate and other shocks.
Limited access to essential services.

The initiative operates in the Yaadga region of Burkina Faso, covering:

Passoré Province.
Gourcy Province.

Purpose of the Project

The main goal of the project is to help vulnerable households access stronger and more inclusive social protection systems.

The project aims to:

Expand social protection coverage.
Improve household resilience.
Strengthen government-led assistance programmes.
Support vulnerable families during crises.
Improve access to economic opportunities.
Promote social cohesion.

Key Focus Areas

Strengthening Social Protection Systems

The project supports improvements in:

Social assistance delivery.
Vulnerable household identification systems.
Coordination between institutions.
Management of social protection programmes.

The goal is to create a more effective and inclusive system that reaches people most in need.

Supporting the National Social Protection Strategy (SNPS 2024–2028)

The project aligns with Burkina Faso’s National Social Protection Strategy (SNPS 2024–2028).

The strategy aims to establish a social protection system that ensures vulnerable populations have access to:

Essential social services.
Food and nutrition security.
Justice and protection mechanisms.
Social insurance opportunities.

By 2028, the strategy seeks to increase the number of vulnerable people benefiting from social protection support.

Supporting the PAMPV Programme

The project contributes to the National Program for Supporting the Empowerment of Poor and Vulnerable Households (PAMPV).

PAMPV is Burkina Faso’s major social assistance programme managed by the Ministry of Family and Solidarity (MFS).

The programme focuses on five major pillars:

1. Shock Response

Activities support households affected by:

Economic crises.
Climate-related shocks.
Food insecurity.
Emergencies.

2. Economic Inclusion

The programme promotes:

Livelihood opportunities.
Income generation.
Economic empowerment.
Household resilience.

3. Positive Social Behaviours and Social Cohesion

The project supports:

Community cooperation.
Social inclusion.
Positive behavioural changes.
Stronger community relationships.

4. Vulnerable Household Registration System

Support is provided to improve:

Identification of vulnerable households.
Social registry systems.
Data management.

A stronger registration system helps ensure assistance reaches the right beneficiaries.

5. Coordination and Programme Management

The project strengthens:

Institutional coordination.
Programme implementation systems.
Monitoring and management capacity.

Expected Outcomes

The project aims to achieve:

Increased access to social protection services.
Improved resilience among vulnerable households.
Better delivery of social transfers.
Stronger national social protection systems.
Improved coordination between stakeholders.
Greater economic inclusion.

Who Benefits from the Project?

The primary beneficiaries are:

Poor and vulnerable households.
Communities facing food insecurity.
Families affected by economic shocks.
Households requiring social assistance support.

The project focuses particularly on vulnerable populations living in:

Passoré Province.
Gourcy Province.
The wider Yaadga region.

How the Project Works

The project supports communities and national systems through:

Social Transfers

WFP supports mechanisms that provide assistance to eligible vulnerable households.

Community Resilience Building

Activities help households improve their ability to manage challenges and recover from shocks.

Economic Empowerment Support

The project promotes opportunities that help vulnerable families improve their livelihoods.

Improved Registration and Targeting

Strengthening household registration systems helps identify beneficiaries more accurately.

Institutional Capacity Building

Government institutions receive support to improve planning, coordination, and delivery of social protection programmes.

Why This Project Matters

Many vulnerable households face multiple challenges, including poverty, food insecurity, and limited access to essential services.

A stronger social protection system helps communities:

Reduce vulnerability.
Improve food security.
Access social services.
Recover from shocks.
Build long-term resilience.

The WFP initiative supports Burkina Faso’s efforts to create a more inclusive and sustainable social protection system.

Application and Proposal Focus Areas

Organisations interested in participating should focus proposals on:

Improving social protection access.
Supporting vulnerable households.
Strengthening community resilience.
Enhancing social transfer systems.
Promoting economic inclusion.
Supporting government social protection priorities.

Proposals should demonstrate alignment with:

SNPS 2024–2028.
PAMPV objectives.
Sahel social protection strengthening efforts.

Key Proposal Considerations

Applicants should highlight:

Understanding of local vulnerabilities.
Experience working with communities.
Ability to coordinate with government institutions.
Capacity to deliver social protection activities.
Sustainable approaches for long-term impact.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the WFP Joint Regional Project in Burkina Faso?

It is an initiative supporting stronger social protection systems for vulnerable households in the Yaadga region of Burkina Faso.

Which areas are covered by the project?

The project covers Passoré and Gourcy provinces in the Yaadga region.

What is the main objective of the project?

The objective is to expand access to social protection, improve resilience, and strengthen assistance systems for vulnerable populations.

What is SNPS 2024–2028?

SNPS 2024–2028 is Burkina Faso’s National Social Protection Strategy designed to create an inclusive system supporting vulnerable populations.

What is PAMPV?

PAMPV is the National Program for Supporting the Empowerment of Poor and Vulnerable Households and serves as Burkina Faso’s flagship social assistance programme.

What areas does PAMPV focus on?

PAMPV focuses on shock response, economic inclusion, social cohesion, household registration systems, and programme coordination.

How does WFP support vulnerable households?

WFP supports social protection expansion through social transfers, system strengthening, resilience activities, and improved coordination.

Conclusion

The WFP Joint Regional Project in Burkina Faso plays an important role in strengthening social protection systems and improving support for vulnerable households in the Yaadga region. By supporting the implementation of SNPS 2024–2028 and PAMPV, the initiative helps expand social assistance, improve resilience, promote economic inclusion, and build stronger systems capable of protecting communities from future challenges.