Discover Burkina Faso Rising Spirit — The Calling

A Message to the Diaspora

More than a trip.
A calling.

☀ The Word of His Excellency

"Africa does not need observers from afar. Africa needs her children to return, to stand, and to build."

His Excellency Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of Burkina Faso, has extended a direct call to Africans of the diaspora — in the UK, Europe, the Americas, and beyond — to leave the comfort of exile and become active participants in Africa's sovereign future.

This is the official response to that call. Organised under the auspices of the High Council of Burkinabè in Great Britain (HCBIGB) — the official, legally recognised representative body of Burkinabè people in the United Kingdom — this trip is more than a visit. It is a threshold. A commitment. A revolution walked, not watched.

You will arrive not as a tourist who observes, but as an African who belongs. You will be embedded in your community. You will learn. You will contribute. You will plan your return. The revolution is not happening without you — it is waiting for you.

In October 2025, nearly 700 Afro-descendants from the Americas, Europe and the Caribbean travelled to Burkina Faso. It was powerful — but for many, it remained symbolic. This programme goes further.

Discover Burkina Faso Rising Spirit is a structured 15-night jumelage — a twinning — between Afro-descendants based in the UK and Europe and the communities of three living, breathing Burkinabè cities. You are paired with a community. You live it. You come back changed.

Living costs in Burkina Faso are remarkably accessible — you can eat comfortably on as little as £5 a day. This is a land of possibility, not hardship — and this trip will show you that in full.

Nights of full immersion — 17 March to 1 April 2027

Partner cities: Ouagadougou · Zorgho · Pouytenga

£5

Estimated daily food cost living locally in Burkina Faso

Promoter & Cultural Support

Backed by the HCBIGB.
Powered by the culture and communities.

Reggae icon Lutan Fyah has recorded his official support — and he's coming with us. With Lion Force Sound and the De Motivator Show behind us, Burkina Faso 2027 is more than a trip. It's a movement.

Official Artist Support

Lutan Fyah supports the trip and is taking part.

Lutan Fyah has made an official video for the journey, standing behind the mission and encouraging the diaspora to answer the call. His support adds cultural weight to the movement and helps make clear that this is a serious community mission, not ordinary tourism.

Limited places are available. The mobile button only takes you to the form. Your place is not recorded until you complete the form and press Register My Interest — 17 March 2027.

Official Backing & Cultural Partners

HCBIGB

Lion Force Sound

De Motivator Show

Partners and sponsors: this is your moment to rise with us. 🌍

What You Will Do

Six pillars of transformation.

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Pan-African Awakening

Engage directly with the living revolution. Participate in community assemblies, political education sessions and discussions led by local organisers. Understand the ideology behind Burkina Faso's sovereignty movement — from the ground up.

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Roots & Tradition

Participate in a cultural ceremony conducted by community elders marking your symbolic reconnection to your African identity. Not performance for tourists — a real threshold crossing into belonging. Traditional music, storytelling, ancestral rituals.

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Land, Agriculture & Food Sovereignty

In Zorgho and beyond — visit working farms, understand Burkinabè agriculture, and explore paths to land ownership, cooperative agriculture and food-based enterprise. Africa's greatest wealth is her land. Come and see it.

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Trade, Business & Enterprise

In Pouytenga — Africa's most dynamic market energy. Explore micro-business, trade networks, mining investment and entrepreneurial pathways. Meet people building real economic sovereignty every single day.

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Education & Skills Exchange

Contribute your skills — healthcare, technology, education, construction, finance — directly to communities that need them. Leave something real behind. This is how the diaspora pays its debt to the motherland.

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The Path to Return

For those ready to go further — discussions, briefings and pathways on residency, permanent relocation, business registration and investment in Burkina Faso. The trip is the beginning. La meilleure façon de rentrer aux racines.

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FESPACO — African Cinema Nights

Our stay falls right in the middle of FESPACO 2027 (20–27 March) — the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou, the world's largest African cinema event. Subject to availability, participants will have the opportunity to experience screenings of powerful African films, attend panel discussions with filmmakers, and witness African storytelling in its most celebrated form — right in the city where it was born.

🎬 African Cinema · FESPACO 2027

Africa tells her own story.

Ouagadougou is the home of the world's greatest African cinema celebration — and our trip lands right inside it. FESPACO 2027 runs 20–27 March, in the heart of our stay, so the city will be alive with film, filmmakers and the energy of a continent telling its own story.

✦ FESPACO 2027 · Ouagadougou · 20–27 March

The Pan-African Film & Television Festival of Ouagadougou

Since 1969, FESPACO (Festival Panafricain du Cinéma et de la Télévision de Ouagadougou) has been the heartbeat of African cinema — the continent's largest and most prestigious film festival, held in the very city we will be calling home. In 2027 it runs 20–27 March, squarely within our programme, so we will be in Ouagadougou while the festival is in full swing.

African cinema is not entertainment alone. It is memory. It is resistance. It is the continent reclaiming its narrative from those who stole it. During our evenings in Ouagadougou — and subject to programming and availability — participants will encounter this living celebration through the festival's screenings, the city's cinemas and cultural venues, and the directors, artists and storytellers gathered from across the continent.

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African Film Screenings

Attend screenings of selected African feature films, short films and documentaries from across the continent — in French, Moore, Dioula and beyond. Subtitles available. Stories told by Africans, for Africans.

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Director Q&A Sessions

Where available and accessible, participate in post-screening discussions with filmmakers — understanding the creative process, the politics of African storytelling, and the power of cinema as a liberation tool.

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Festival Atmosphere & Culture

Experience Ouagadougou alive with music, art installations, open-air performances and the energy of thousands of Africans gathered to celebrate their culture. This is the city at its most vibrant.

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Pan-African Networking

FESPACO draws creatives, intellectuals and activists from every African nation and the global diaspora. Your network during this trip could span a continent. This is a moment, not just a festival.

📌 Subject to Availability & Programming: FESPACO activities will be incorporated into the programme where accessible and available. The official FESPACO 2027 schedule will be confirmed closer to the event. Programme coordinators will manage access to screenings and events. Specific screenings, events or panel sessions cannot be guaranteed but every effort will be made to integrate the festival experience into your stay. Visit the official festival site: fespaco.bf

Three Provinces. Three Experiences.

Where you will be placed.

You will be paired with one of three living communities — each with a distinct energy, purpose and opportunity. Every participant is matched to the city that fits their pathway.

🏛️ Capital City

Ouagadougou

Capital · Education · Culture · Revolution HQ

The heartbeat of the revolution. Ouagadougou is where the political transformation of Africa is unfolding in real time. Connect with organisers, educators, technologists and visionaries driving Burkina Faso's sovereign future. The seat of the government and the pulse of the nation.

Capital Education Technology Revolution

🌿 ~100km from Ouaga

Zorgho

Agriculture · Roots · Art · Ancestral Tradition

The heartland of Burkinabè culture. Approximately 100km from the capital, Zorgho is where the earth speaks. Experience traditional farming, elder wisdom, ancestral ceremonies and the living art of Burkina Faso's oral tradition. For those who want to reconnect with what was lost — and reclaim it fully.

Agriculture Art Land Tradition

🛒 Market Hub

Pouytenga

Trade · Business · Mining · Enterprise

One of West Africa's most energetic market towns — a hub of commerce, trade, mining activity and small enterprise. Pouytenga is where African economic resilience is visible and tangible. Perfect for entrepreneurs, traders, investors and anyone who wants to understand the real economy of Burkina Faso.

Trading Business Mining Enterprise

Trip Schedule

17 March – 1 April 2027 · 15 Nights.

17 March — Days 1–2 · Arrival

Welcome & Orientation — Ouagadougou

Arrive in Ouagadougou. Met and received by programme coordinators and HCBIGB representatives. Group orientation session: community expectations, cultural briefing, language basics in Mooré and Dioula, and city introduction. First meals, first community contact.

19 March — Days 3–5 · Placement

Community Immersion — Move to Your City

Travel to your assigned city — Zorgho, Pouytenga or Ouagadougou. Begin your integration: first days on your pathway — in the field, the market, the school or community project. Language sessions each morning. Evening meals with community. This is where it begins.

22 March — Days 6–10 · Contribution

Deep Work, Cultural Exchange & Cinema Evenings

Full immersion in your chosen pathway — teaching, farming, trading, building. Cultural exchange evenings: traditional cooking, live music, storytelling, community gatherings. The revolution experienced from within, not from outside.

🎬 FESPACO 2027 (20–27 March): These evenings fall during the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou. Participants based in the capital will have the opportunity to take part in the festival as the city celebrates the world's largest African cinema event. Subject to availability and local programming.

27 March — Day 11 · Ceremony

Traditional Initiation & Ancestral Ceremony

A ceremony led by community elders marking your symbolic reconnection to your African roots and identity. Conducted with full community participation and cultural weight. This is not a performance — it is a threshold. A real crossing back.

28 March — Days 12–15 · The Future

Pathways Forward — Land, Residency & Investment

Briefings and individual sessions for those considering land purchase, business registration, agricultural investment or extended stay. Group reflection. Conversations with community leaders and HCBIGB advisers on long-term residency and return. The revolution needs permanent participants.

1 April — Day 16 · Departure

Commitment Ceremony & Farewell

Final group gathering. Each participant states their commitment — to return, to contribute remotely, to send others, to invest, to come back permanently. The jumelage does not end on departure day. It begins.

Entry Requirements

Visa & travel information.

Please read carefully. Entry requirements differ depending on your nationality. Your visa will be facilitated by our programme organisers — but the documents below must be submitted in advance.

🛂 Visa Requirements for European Passport Holders

If you hold a passport from a European country (including the UK), a visa is normally required to enter Burkina Faso. Your visa will be coordinated and facilitated by the programme organisers to make the process as smooth as possible. You must provide the following documents:

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Copy of Valid Passport
A clear scan or photograph of your full passport, including the photo page. Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the travel date.

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Current UK Address
Your current residential address in the United Kingdom, with supporting evidence if required (utility bill, bank statement, etc.).

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Medical Certificate — Vaccination Record
A valid medical certificate showing your vaccination record is required. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory. Other relevant vaccinations may be requested.

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Medical Exemption (if applicable)
If you are unable to receive a specific vaccine for personal health or religious reasons, a formal exemption letter from a qualified medical practitioner or religious authority will be considered. Exemptions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

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Profession / Occupation
A clear statement of your current profession, occupation or field of work. This is required as part of the visa application and also helps us match you to the right city pathway.

✅ Visas facilitated by organisers: Once your documents are submitted, the programme team will handle your visa application process on your behalf. You will not need to attend an embassy in person. All visa documentation must be submitted no later than 45 days before departure.

Submit all visa documents by email to

support@afropathglobal.co.uk

Include your full name and travel dates in the subject line

🌍 Nationals of African Heritage (non-European)

Visa requirements vary depending on your country of nationality and the passport(s) you hold. If you hold an African passport or dual nationality, please contact us directly so we can confirm your specific entry requirements.

In all cases, the programme team will guide and support your entry process. No one will be left without support to make this journey.

General enquiries

support@afropathglobal.co.uk

🏡 Beyond the Trip — Extended Stay & Residency

For those who hear the calling clearly — and want to answer it permanently — there are pathways beyond the 15-night programme. During your trip, you will have access to individual sessions covering:

→ Long-stay visa and extended residency options
→ Permanent residency application pathways
→ Business registration and establishment in Burkina Faso
→ Land purchase and agricultural investment
→ Return and repatriation planning — retour définitif

This is the revolution your ancestors dreamed of. It is happening now. La meilleure façon de rentrer aux racines — c'est de ne plus repartir.

Investment & Terms

Total cost & payment plan.

The total programme cost is fully inclusive — your flight, accommodation (room and breakfast) and programme coordination are all covered. Everything you need to arrive and be received is in this price.

What's Included — Per Person

Return flights (UK departure)✅ Included

Accommodation (15 nights)✅ Included

Breakfast daily throughout the trip✅ Included

Airport transfers & group transport✅ Included

Programme coordination & administration✅ Included

Visa facilitation by organisers✅ Included

Cultural ceremony & community events✅ Included

FESPACO film evenings (subject to availability)✅ Included

Residency & investment briefing sessions✅ Included

Total All-Inclusive Per Person £1,989

*Personal spending money, lunches, dinners and individual activities are not included. Daily food living costs are approximately £5 in Burkina Faso.

Payment by Instalments

Deposit to secure your place & reserve your flight£689

Deposit deadline11 Nov 2026

Remaining balance£1,300

Balance due (date TBC)Jan 2027

Full payment optionAvailable

Payment plans are available — contact us to discuss your schedule. A place on the programme and a reserved flight ticket are only guaranteed upon receipt of the £689 deposit before 11 November 2026. Spaces are strictly limited.

⚠ Cancellation & Refund Policy

If you need to cancel after paying your deposit, a partial refund may be available. However, a minimum of £129 is non-refundable under all circumstances, to cover flight reservation and administration costs incurred on your behalf.

The earlier you notify us of a cancellation, the greater the portion of your deposit that may be returned. All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to support@afropathglobal.co.uk.

🌍 Living Costs in Burkina Faso

Once you are there, daily life is remarkably affordable. You can eat well — locally sourced, fresh, nourishing food — for as little as £5 per day. Lunches, dinners and personal treats can be covered comfortably for £10–£15 a day if you wish to spend a little more. Africa is generous. You will not go without.

🌍 Joining From Beyond Europe

Coming from America, Asia or Africa?

The calling has gone out to every corner of the world — not only the diaspora in the UK and Europe. If you cannot fly out with the team from the UK or Europe, you can still answer the call and stand with us on the ground in Burkina Faso.

International Participation Fee

£1,289 per person

This reduced fee covers your full participation in the programme on the ground — accommodation, programme coordination and group logistics. Your flight is not included: you arrange and purchase your own ticket to Ouagadougou (Ouaga) from wherever you are in the world.

Travelling from the Americas, Asia, Africa or anywhere outside UK/Europe? This is your pathway in.

We bring you in from the airport

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You book your own flight to Ouagadougou (Ouaga) International Airport, arriving in line with the programme dates of 17 March – 1 April 2027.

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We meet you on arrival. Adequate logistics are put in place to receive you at Ouaga airport — you are never left to find your own way.

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We bring you to your base. You are transferred from the airport to your base location, or taken to join the main group, so you are looked after from the moment you land.

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Then you stand with us. From there you take full part in the programme alongside everyone else — one movement, one people, wherever home is.

🌍 Wherever You Are, You Belong Here

Distance is no barrier to the revolution. Register your interest below and note that you are joining from outside UK/Europe — the team will confirm your £1,289 participation and guide you on booking your flight to Ouaga.

Terms & Conditions

Programme terms.

Dates: The programme runs from 17 March to 1 April 2027 (15 nights / 16 days). Participants are expected to be available for the full duration of the programme. No partial attendance.
Total Cost: The all-inclusive programme fee is £1,989 per person, covering return flights from the UK, accommodation, and daily breakfast throughout the trip.
Deposit: A deposit of £689 must be paid no later than 11 November 2026 to secure your place and reserve your flight. Payment after this date is subject to availability and may result in a higher fare or unavailability.
Instalments: The remaining balance of £1,300 is payable by arrangement. A personalised payment plan can be discussed. Contact us to agree terms. Full payment in advance is also accepted and encouraged.
Cancellation: Cancellations are accepted in writing only. A minimum of £129 is non-refundable in all cases. The refundable portion decreases the closer to departure the cancellation is made. No refund will be issued after 1 February 2027.
Visa: Visa applications are facilitated by the programme organisers on behalf of all participants. Required documents must be submitted to support@afropathglobal.co.uk at least 45 days before departure. Non-submission of documents may result in forfeiture of place without refund.
Medical: A valid vaccination certificate is required. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory. Exemptions on personal health or sincere religious grounds will be considered with supporting documentation. The organisers are not liable for individuals refused entry due to failure to meet health entry requirements.
Official Status: This programme is officially organised with the approval and backing of the High Council of Burkinabè in Great Britain (HCBIGB) — the official, legally recognised representative body of the Burkinabè community in the UK. Visit HCBIGB.CO.UK.
Conduct: All participants are expected to conduct themselves with respect, dignity and humility throughout the programme. Any behaviour deemed disrespectful to the host community, the programme or the host nation may result in removal from the programme without refund.
Contact: All enquiries, bookings and visa submissions should be directed to support@afropathglobal.co.uk or by phone: +44 7842 430824 / +44 7956 364269.

🛡 Safety & Ground Reality

Life goes on.
Burkina Faso is alive.

Some media paint Burkina Faso in red. We ask you to look further — to what those in Ouagadougou, Zorgho and Pouytenga experience every day: markets open, families thrive, culture continues, and a nation walks with its head held high.

The reality that the headlines don't show

It is true that Burkina Faso — like much of the Sahel — faces complex security challenges in certain regions, particularly in rural and border areas. Western governments issue travel advisories, and we do not dismiss them. But travel advisories are not the full picture.

Ouagadougou, the capital where this programme is primarily based, remains a functioning, vibrant city. Daily life continues. Businesses operate. Schools run. Culture flourishes. Restaurants, markets and community spaces are full of life. Thousands of Burkinabè and diaspora visitors move through this city every week.

This programme is organised with the full institutional backing of the HCBIGB and in coordination with local Burkinabè authorities. Your safety and welfare are the central priority of every logistical decision made. You will never travel alone, never be left without local guidance, and never be sent into areas of active concern.

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Ouagadougou is active and open. The capital city functions normally. Markets, restaurants, transport and community life continue every day — this is where the programme is centred.

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Organised and coordinated. Every movement in this programme is managed with local coordinators, HCBIGB backing and on-the-ground knowledge. You are not a tourist wandering alone.

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Programme areas are monitored. Ouagadougou, Zorgho and Pouytenga are the three cities used. Participant safety is reviewed continuously in coordination with local contacts.

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Africa has always been misrepresented. Burkina Faso's challenges are real — so is its resilience, beauty and forward momentum. Come and see for yourself what the full story looks like.

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Ongoing assessment. Should the security situation require any change to programme locations or dates, participants will be notified well in advance. Your deposit is protected in such circumstances.

A note on media framing: International media coverage of African nations often focuses exclusively on conflict and instability — while ignoring growth, culture, community, and sovereignty movements. Burkina Faso is more than its headlines. The 700 diaspora members who visited in October 2025 came home transformed, safe, and hungry to return. Their experience speaks louder than any advisory.

Read the other side of Burkina Faso

These links offer a fuller, more grounded picture of Burkina Faso — its culture, its resilience, its sovereignty and its people. The story the headlines miss.

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FESPACO · Official Site

FESPACO — The Pan-African Film Festival of Ouagadougou: Africa's largest cinema celebration, born in Burkina Faso and thriving every two years

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The Africa Report · Burkina Faso Coverage

In-depth analysis, political commentary, cultural reporting and economic coverage of Burkina Faso from Africa's leading English-language news platform

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RFI · Radio France Internationale

Comprehensive on-the-ground reporting from Burkina Faso including daily life, culture, development and community stories beyond the security narrative

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Visit Burkina · Official Tourism

Official tourism portal showcasing Burkina Faso's landscapes, culture, festivals, food, crafts and hospitality — the beauty that always existed

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HCBIGB · Official Representative Body

The High Council of Burkinabè in Great Britain — the official backing institution of this programme, with direct links to the Burkinabè state and diaspora community

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Africanews · Pan-African Reporting

Pan-African news platform with reporting on Burkina Faso's development, political transformation and community stories — told from an African perspective

💬 Have questions about safety? Contact the programme team directly — we will give you an honest, grounded, up-to-date picture of conditions on the ground. We will not sell you a fantasy, and we will not be paralysed by Western media framing. support@afropathglobal.co.uk

Get Ready for the Journey

Prepare before you arrive.

For those who want to step off the plane ready to connect, we are offering optional pre-departure classes. Learn the language, the mother tongue and the rhythm of Burkina Faso so that when you arrive, you do not feel like a stranger — you feel like you are coming home. Open to everyone joining the programme, for a small contribution towards the teachers and materials.

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French Classes

La langue officielle

Build the everyday French you will need to move, trade and connect with confidence across all three cities — from greetings and markets to deeper conversation.

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Mooré Classes

La langue du cœur

Learn the mother tongue of central Burkina Faso. A few words of Mooré open hearts and doors that French never will — and show the community you came to belong, not to observe.

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Drumming Classes

Le rythme ancestral

Feel the heartbeat of the land. Learn traditional West African rhythms so you can join the circle, not just watch it, when the ceremonies and celebrations begin.

A Journey for the Whole Family

Bring the children.

This calling is not for one generation alone. Children are warmly welcomed and highly encouraged to take part, under the supervision of a parent or guardian at all times. To stand on the land of their ancestors as a child is to carry it for a lifetime — a memory that shapes who they become and reminds them, always, where they come from.

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Rooted Early

Une identité enracinée

Children who walk the soil, speak the greetings and sit with the community grow up knowing exactly who they are — proud, grounded and connected to Africa from the start.

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Made Visible

Vus et célébrés

The next generation is seen and celebrated by the community they belong to. They are not visitors — they are family coming home, given their place in the story of the revolution.

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A Lifelong Experience

Une expérience pour la vie

The sights, sounds and bonds of this journey stay for life. Long after the trip, children carry the language, the friendships and the pride of having answered the calling young.

Secure Your Place

Register and be counted.

Complete the form below to register your interest and begin the booking process. A member of the team will contact you within 48 hours with payment details and next steps. Places are limited. Deposit of £689 required by 11 November 2026 to secure your place.

✊ Every Name Strengthens the Movement

Even if you are still deciding, register your interest now. Every registration helps us count how many are answering the calling — and the clearer the number, the stronger we can mobilise the diaspora. Add your name. Be part of the number.

There are two different actions.

“Go to Form” only scrolls you to this registration form. It does not send your details. To actually join the list for 17 March 2027, fill in the form and press the red button at the bottom: Register My Interest — 17 March 2027.

Full Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Country you are based in

Current UK/European Address

Profession / Occupation *

How are you joining the programme?

Preferred City

Pathway Interest

Passport Nationality

Vaccination status / Medical note (optional)

Are you interested in extended stay or residency in Burkina Faso?

Are you travelling with children? (welcomed & encouraged, with parental supervision)

Pre-departure classes — would you like to get ready? (from 15 July 2026, 3 months, small contribution)

Any other message or questions for the team

📎 Visa Documents: After registration, you will be asked to submit your passport copy, UK address confirmation, medical certificate and profession details to support@afropathglobal.co.uk. The programme team will then handle your visa application on your behalf. Do not wait — submit documents early to secure your entry.

🔒 Your data & privacy. The details you provide are collected by the Discover Burkina Faso programme team solely to process your registration, arrange your travel and facilitate your visa. We store your information securely, never sell or share it with third parties for marketing, and only pass the documents strictly required to the relevant visa and travel authorities to organise your trip. You may ask us to access, correct or delete your data at any time by writing to support@afropathglobal.co.uk. By submitting this form you consent to us contacting you about your registration.

I have read the data & privacy note above and consent to the programme team storing my information and contacting me about my registration. *

✅ Barka Mabiiga! 🙏 (Thank you, my child — in Mooré.) Thank you for registering. A member of the team will contact you within 48 hours with payment details and your next steps. Remember: deposit of £689 due by 11 November 2026.

DiscoverBurkina Faso Rising Spirit

More than a trip.A calling.