
Kiaka SA, a subsidiary of West African Resources WAF group, has concluded the first phase of its Livelihood Restoration Program LRP in Burkina Faso, providing professional training and installation kits to 180 young people from households affected by the Kiaka mining project. The program, which ran from July 14, 2025, to February 17, 2026, aimed to enhance employability and self-employment among youth in the Zoundwéogo and Boulgou provinces, and the Nazinon region. Official certificate and kit handover ceremonies took place on October 14, 2025, in Gogo and February 17, 2026, in Niaogho. This initiative aligns with the company's social responsibility policy and Burkina Faso's 2025-2029 National Employment Strategy, focusing on strengthening workforce employability and job creation. The 180 beneficiaries, from five communes including Niaogho, Béguédo, Boussouma, Garango, and Gogo, were trained in 21 different trades, with durations ranging from three to six months. The curriculum included entrepreneurial skills using the International Labor Office's "Start Your Business" module, financial education, and life skills. Training was provided by the Digital Indicator-TJP Center of Bobo-Dioulasso. The program achieved a 96.11% success rate, with 167 young people completing three-month training and six certified in automotive mechanics after six months. Less than four months post-training, over 66 beneficiaries have established their own businesses, and more than 40 are pursuing inter
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