Hope For Desperate Hearts

Baïta Barro (January 18, 1973 - August 2, 2024) was a dedicated board member of Hope for Desperate Hearts in Burkina Faso. She dearly loved and tirelessly advocated for the disadvantaged. To honor Baïta’s memory, Hope for Desperate Hearts has created the Baïta Barro Memorial Fund. The Baïta Barro Memorial Fund supports two educational causes that were important to her. With a smile from above, Baita Barro, a lifelong educator, would be thrilled to know of these initiatives in her honor, thanks to your generosity.

The Baïta Barro Annual Backpack Drive for Burkina Faso’s School Children: As an elementary school teacher, Baïta Barro especially enjoyed Hope for Desperate Hearts’ Back-To-School activities. Every year she asked us to remember Burkina Faso students in need of backpacks. Started 2025-2026 school year, Hope for Desperate Hearts provides backpacks to students throughout Burkina Faso during back to school season, in remembrance of Baïta Barro's passion for education.

The Baïta Barro Scholarship: This scholarship fund honors Baïta Barro’s vision for girls with disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue higher education in Burkina Faso. The scholarship enables students in need of financial assistance who are committed to academic excellence to receive a college education.

Your generosity helps us keep Baïta's memory alive; God bless you.