Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso is facing one of the world’s most neglected humanitarian crises, driven by insecurity, amid adverse climatic conditions. These challenges are pushing many people — already living with limited resources — to the brink of survival. 

Some 4.5 million people require humanitarian assistance in 2026.

Humanitarian access remains difficult, severely hindering response efforts. Some roads to affected areas are unsafe, with communities dependent on costly air operations and supply convoys. Despite these obstacles, humanitarian partners remain committed to meeting urgent needs. 

For several years, security crises have forced more than 2 million people to flee their homes. According to the National Council for Emergency Relief and Rehabilitation more than 1.1 million internally displaced persons had returned to their places of origin by 31 October, 2025, thanks to the combined efforts of the Government of Burkina Faso and its partners.

Funding shortfalls continue to affect the scale of assistance.

In 2025, only one-third of required funding was received, forcing humanitarians to make difficult choices - less than half of the people targeted for assistance were reach.

As of September 30, 2025, 1.4 million people—or 39 per cent of the people expected to be assisted —had received humanitarian assistance. The community-based approach and reduced rations, aimed at expanding coverage, made it possible to reach more people with fewer resources. As a result, 372,000 people were assisted in hard-to-reach areas.

Prevention efforts also remain limited by significant underfunding.

The response plan in 2026 seeks US$658.5 million to support 2.7 million people in 13 regions where needs are most severe. 

The plan is aligned with national priorities and supports Government-led efforts across key sectors including food security, health, and essential services.