Children sponsored across the Eastern Region of Burkina Faso
99%
Of every euro goes directly to education programs
Since 2023 · Nuremberg · Burkina Faso
Education, equity, and resilience.
Who we are
A non-profit working alongside communities — not for them.
TIEN'HAMMA e.V. was founded in Nuremberg in 2023 by Burkinabé and German friends who refused to accept that geography should decide whether a child gets to learn. From the start we have worked in the Eastern Region of Burkina Faso — across the communes of Piela, Bilanga, Bogandé, and the wider Sirba region — where internal displacement, school closures and economic shock have hit families hardest.
Our approach is unglamorous and effective: we partner with the people already doing the work. Local schools enroll the children we sponsor. Municipal mayors validate the families that need the most support. Burkinabé teachers and community organisers run the programs on the ground. Our role is to fund, coordinate, document, and report — transparently and in detail.
"We believe that education is the key to unlocking a world of opportunities." Larba Nadieba Co-Founder & Chairperson
Our mission is to empower and transform the lives of children in Burkina Faso by ensuring they have equal access to quality education — regardless of their background or circumstances.
Since we started, 486 children have been sponsored through their primary and secondary years. Our SOONGDO 200 campaign extends that reach further — we will support 130 children for the 2026/2027 school year, with school fees, uniforms, books, hot meals every school day, and the assurance that funding is committed for three full years per child.
Education is not the only barrier. Our EXIT 10 program offers ten at-risk youth real alternatives to violent extremism through vocational training. In 2025, with our partners SolarBuddy and Xpert Teambuilding, we distributed 3,000 solar lamps so children can study after sunset and households reduce dependence on kerosene. And our newest program, the PureWater Project, deploys filtration backpacks to remote villages of the Sirba Region — so families no longer choose between a long walk and unsafe water.
We are a small team. We are deliberate about which battles we pick and meticulous about how funds are spent — 99% of every euro reaches the field.
486
Children sponsored since we started
130
Planned for the 2026/2027 school year
3000
Solar lamps distributed in 2025 with SolarBuddy & Xpert Teambuilding
10
Youth in our deradicalization program
99%
Of funds reach the field
Our values
What we stand for.
Four principles guide every decision we make — from which child we sponsor to which partner we work with.
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Equality
Equal access to quality education. We work to eliminate the systemic barriers that exclude girls, displaced children, and the rural poor.
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Empowerment
Transforming lives through education and vocational skills — equipping youth with the tools to shape their own future.
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Collaboration
Real change is built with — not for — communities. We partner with local schools, mayors, donors, and NGOs.
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Resilience
Burkina Faso's Eastern Region faces extreme adversity. Our work centers the strength of the people who already live there.
Active campaigns
Two campaigns. One mission.
Choose a campaign that speaks to you — or split your gift between the two. Every contribution is meticulously tracked and reported back to you.
SOONGDO 200
Sponsor 200 children by 2026
Expand our sponsorship program to support 200 children from disadvantaged and internally displaced families — covering school fees, uniforms, books, and learning materials.
€19.100 raisedGoal €20.000
EXIT 10
Alternatives to radicalization for 10 youth
Community outreach that raises awareness about the dangers of radicalization, paired with vocational training in agriculture, sewing, masonry, and mechanics for 10 at-risk young people.
€12.000 raisedGoal €12.500
PureWater Project
Safe drinking water — in a backpack.
In partnership with Xpert Teambuilding, we are tackling clean-water scarcity in rural Burkina Faso. The PureWater Project delivers durable backpacks with an integrated filtration system, putting safe drinking water directly into the hands of families in remote villages.
Pilot systems are already deployed in the Sirba Region of the Eastern Region of Burkina Faso. Field data from the pilot will guide a wider scale-up across the communities we already serve through our education programs.
Whether you have time, expertise, or resources to share — there is a place for you in our work.
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Sponsor a child
A direct, meaningful way to make a difference. By sponsoring a child, you cover school fees, materials, and nutritious meals — ensuring no child is left behind. Your sponsorship can change a life forever.
Partnerships are the cornerstone of our impact. If your organization shares our vision, together we can amplify efforts and reach more children — through financial support, shared resources, or joint initiatives.
Whether you are a teacher, mentor, fundraiser, or community organizer — your skills, time, and energy make a profound impact. Join our team of dedicated volunteers.
Together with Xpert Teambuilding, we are tackling clean-water scarcity in rural Burkina Faso. Filtration backpacks now provide safe drinking water to families in the Sirba Region — a pilot ahead of a full scale-up.
With SolarBuddy and Xpert Teambuilding, we distributed 3,000 solar lamps across our sponsored households in 2025 — so children can keep reading once the sun is down.
SOONGDO 200
EXIT 10
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