Promoting Unity, Tolerance, and Fraternity!

Who are we?

We are a Bukinabé association committed to making Bukinabé people in the GTA feel at home!

Established on January 10, 2019, the Association of Burkinabé in Toronto (ABT) and surrounding areas emerged from the essential needs of both established and newly arrived Burkinabé families in the greater Toronto area. Recognizing the importance of community support in the journey of integration into their new home of Canada, ABT serves as a vital platform for fostering connections, sharing cultural heritage, and extending mutual assistance.

Our Vision

We want to bring together Burkinabé people and families in Toronto, creating a lively community where we celebrate our culture, connect with each other and other communities as well, and help one another. We do this through various events and programs, aiming to safeguard our rich cultural heritage while advancing integration and empowerment within Canadian society.

Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa, bordered by Mali to the northwest, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Côte d’Ivoire to the southwest. Its capital is Ouagadougou, and the official language is French. Burkina Faso has a diverse geography, including savannahs and semi-arid regions, and relies heavily on agriculture, particularly cotton and livestock farming. It has a history of political instability and faces ongoing security challenges due to insurgent activity in the region