{"id":14533,"date":"2021-06-04T15:47:25","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T15:47:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africalia.be\/programme-enabel-burkina-creativity-for-developement-en\/"},"modified":"2025-06-12T18:53:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T16:53:31","slug":"enabel-burkina-creativity-for-development-programme-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africalia.be\/en\/programme-enabel-burkina-creativity-for-developement-en\/","title":{"rendered":"Enabel Burkina Programme: Creativity for Development"},"content":{"rendered":"

The general objective <\/strong> of the bilateral cooperation programme is to contribute to the economic development<\/strong>, social<\/strong>, inclusive<\/strong> and sustainable <\/strong> of the Centre-East region. Nevertheless, it was noted that achieving this objective requires first and foremost maintaining political and security stability in the region and sub-region. Indeed, these regions are exposed to particular forms of crime such as armed robbery, drug trafficking, drug use by young people and cross-border crime. The Centre-East region is also faced with inter- and intra-community conflicts (farmer\/breeder conflicts; land disputes; conflicts relating to customary chieftaincy).<\/p>\n

In line with Africalia's multi-annual programme, which places culture at the heart of human development and makes it a distinctive feature of human communities, Africalia uses communication<\/strong> through creativity <\/strong> as a lever for development, with the aim of bringing about changes in the behaviour of target populations or audiences. Theuse of cultural practices<\/strong> such as theatre, radio, photography and audiovisual media, can be used as a means of communication to help people take ownership of development programmes. The key to success lies in the ease of access and the inclusive nature of the approach.<\/p>\n

In March 2021, the cooperation programme got underway. Firstly, a workshop <\/strong> was initiated in the Kouritenga province in Kouela<\/strong>. It was intended for the raising awareness among young people <\/strong> to prevent crime and drug abuse. This activity included a training phase for local artists, a production phase and the creation of a puppet show on 2 themes. One on \" Children's rights and duties in crisis situations<\/em> \"and the other on combating drug use in schools<\/em>\" . The activity involved 8 puppeteers, under the direction of Athanase KABREL<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Tenkodogo<\/strong>in the Boulgou province<\/strong>2 activities were carried out and made available to the public in the region's 3 provinces, with a roadshow for each activity. The first activity involved the creation of a theatre and debate show <\/strong> (19 March 2021 to 05 May), which will enable the people of the Centre-East region to gain confidence in the defence and security forces. This activity was carried out by a dozen actors under the direction of Nongdo OUEDRAOGO<\/strong>director. <\/p>\n

The second activity focused on the creation of a comedy show<\/strong> (from 15 April to 22 May); it involved 4 professional comedians and 6 young people from upstream training courses, under the direction of Jean-Aim\u00e9 BAYALA<\/strong>. \"img_20210505_162500.jpg\"<\/p>\n

At Koupela in the province of Kouritenga<\/strong>2 activities were also launched:<\/p>\n

Forum theatre (from 22 March to 07 May) aimed at increasing women's leadership<\/strong>, girls' education, entrepreneurship and women's participation in political decision-making<\/strong>. This theatre is run by a dozen actors under the direction of Lambert ZABRE<\/strong>director.<\/p>\n

The following projects are in progress<\/strong> : <\/p>\n

In Tenkodogo<\/strong>These included the production of a storytelling show about promoting social cohesion, living together, inclusion, tolerance and sharing. Finally, humour was also used as a lever to captivate the population and alert them to the problem of anti-social behaviour. <\/p>\n

In Ouargaye<\/strong> (in the province of Koulpelogo), the production of a slam show on the promotion of youth entrepreneurship and the contribution of young people to local and national development.<\/p>\n