Providing hygiene kits, latrines, and hygiene education to girls in Burkina Faso
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Empowering girls through health and education
EmpowerHer is a social responsibility project by Rotary Club Utrecht International, dedicated to improving the lives of girls in Burkina Faso. Our mission is to provide essential hygiene resources and education that promote health, dignity, and empowerment.
Through the distribution of hygiene kits, construction of latrines, and comprehensive hygiene education programs, we are creating sustainable change in communities across Burkina Faso. We believe that when girls have access to proper hygiene facilities and education, they can stay in school, stay healthy, and reach their full potential.
Our project is supported by dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors, and community partners who share our vision of a world where every girl has the opportunity to thrive.
Working together to make a difference
For our EmpowerHer project, we raised the funds and worked together with ASAP Foundation, who managed local execution in Burkina Faso. This first-time collaboration allowed us to combine our efforts—our club focused on fundraising, while ASAP oversaw implementation on the ground.
Through this project, we have been able to finance and deliver washable menstrual kits, build school toilets, and support hygiene education programs for girls. We are grateful for ASAP Foundation’s expertise and local presence in bringing these initiatives to life.
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We are incredibly grateful to Wilde Ganzen for their generous commitment to match every donation we had received. This meant your contribution had twice the impact, helping us reach even more girls in Burkina Faso with essential hygiene resources and education.
Thank you to our generous supporters
It wouldn't be without you
Many thanks to our organizers, attendees, donors who don't want to share their names
Making a difference, one girl at a time
Files and documents available for those interested in learning more about EmpowerHer
This project overview—including initial plans, budget, and timeline—was provided by our partner ASAP Foundation to help guide and launch our cooperation making an impact in Burkina Faso.
See our Overview
Download our official EmpowerHer
project brochure for a comprehensive overview of our mission,
approach,
and impact in
Burkina Faso.
ASAP's Implementation Report summarizes all key achievements up to October 2025, Download to see what we accomplished and how your support created impact this year.
View ReportOur journey so far
At the start of our project, we organized a kickoff meeting together with directors and founders of the ASAP Foundation, alongside members of the Rotary Club Utrecht International.
The first fundraising event, wine tasting and bronze sales, was held in November 2024. This event was a success for the EmpowerHer project. This money was used to purchase hygiene kits for the girls in Burkina Faso.
The company sponsorship drive was launched, laying the financial foundation for our project and forging key partnerships within the business community. Our first confirmed pledges came from Miro (Dmitri Romantsov), as well as Griffioen Wassenaar, joined by a handful of other generous silent partners. Their enthusiasm and early commitments played an important role in giving momentum to our campaign, helping us demonstrate strong support from the private sector and attracting further sponsors as the project grew.
The Wilde Week initiative by ASAP brought together support from RCUI, private individuals, and, for the first time, Wilde Ganzen. It was during this initiative that Wilde Ganzen became involved in EmpowerHer marking the start of our relationship and their generous support for our project.
Foundation sponsorship drive initiated with support awarded by Teenstra Foundation.
Auction donor drive for silent auction items with first confirmation from Rechastel Village Club.
"Water Walk" fundraising initiative completed by International School Utrecht.
We hosted a successful benefit concert to raise funds for the EmpowerHer project. The concert took place at the Johannescentrum and was a wonderful event.
First tranche of funds transferred from RCUI to ASAP and then onward to Wilde Ganzen for doubling and transfer to Burkina Faso.
Start of hygiene education, menstrual kit distribution, and construction efforts of three tiled latrines at each of 5 schools in Burkina Faso.
First drawstring bags prepared by Grade 9 students at International School Hilversum.