New Update Newsletter on Income Generation

Despite the global downturn, at International Service Ireland (ISI) we have been busy supporting our local partners, paying particular attention to helping them generate vital income for their families. By placing professional development workers within disabled people’s organisations, ISI provides the training, tools and resources necessary to enable these organisations become more effective and self-sustainable. We also provide seed funding for income-generating activities that improve standards of living and allow people play an active role in their communities.

In this Update, we feature projects in Burkina Faso, a country of striking contrasts. Rich in culture and diverse in languages, yet almost one in eight people have form of disability due mainly to the presence of polio and meningitis. This staggering statistic is compounded by the fact that according to the UN, Burkina Faso is the second poorest country in the world.  Thankfully there is hope. Our work in Burkina Faso reaches out to and helps almost 9,000 people with disabilities and their families. Irish Aid and our UK office finance our core costs. Electric Aid, Cavan County Council and the general public have also been very generous, without whose support these projects would be impossible. We are very grateful to our donors and look forward to your continued support!  

Download here our Update on Income Generation Activities in Burkina Faso - IGA Update