By FFWPU Burkina Faso
From May 15 to May 22, 2026, Burkina Faso warmly welcomed a high-level delegation led by Rev. Jean Pierre Kadima, Continental Director of Heavenly Africa. Accompanied by Continental Vice-Director Rev. Sou Danwere, Secretary General Rev. Edwin Plekhanov, and Northern Region Director Rev. Adon Marie Nsimba, the week-long tour aimed to directly connect with local members, uplift spirits, and share the deep love of Holy Mother Han following the 2026 Holy Blessing.
The extensive itinerary was organized through seamless collaboration between the Heavenly Africa continental staff and the Burkina Faso national staff, which is proudly led by second-generation leaders: National Leader Rev. Songil Bienvenue Saboue, National Vice-Leader Bokkun Nonguierma, and Secretary General Reine Honorine Tching-Bobe. Over the course of the seven-day visit, more than 200 members were mobilized through Sunday sermons, telephone networks, and national WhatsApp groups to participate in various gatherings.
Chronology of the Continental Visit
- Welcome & Arrival: May 15, 2026: The continental delegation arrived at Ouagadougou International Airport at 5:30 PM, greeted by an enthusiastic and warm welcome from local members.
- Leadership Alignments & WFWP Inauguration: May 16, 2026: Rev. Kadima held strategic morning meetings with the National Leader and National Staff at the Diane Residence in Ouaga 2000 to review the nation’s progress. In the afternoon, the delegation attended the formal inauguration of the new Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) Burkina Faso chapter board at the Cardinal Paul Zoungrana Conference Hall.
- Special Sunday Service & Youth Assembly: May 17, 2026: Rev. Kadima delivered an inspiring message to 110 attendees at the Pissy National Church in Ouagadougou. Later in the afternoon, leadership hosted a dedicated youth forum to listen to the concerns, visions, and aspirations of the younger generation.
- Property Inspections & Pioneer Church Support: May 18, 2026: The staff inspected church-owned land in Boulbi—designated for a future temple, school, and health center. They then traveled to the pioneer church in Borgo, offering guidance to local leader Libo Molobama Joseph and his second-generation assistant, Kader Ouattara.
- Intergenerational Healing & Diaspora Outreach: May 19, 2026: A vital morning meeting brought first- and second-generation elders together to resolve internal challenges. In the afternoon, Rev. Kadima met with the Congolese diaspora community before embarking on a late-night drive to Bobo-Dioulasso.
- Bobo-Dioulasso Provincial Tour: May 20, 2026: Leadership hosted a morning seminar for members living in Bobo-Dioulasso, successfully extending True Mother’s message to regional communities before returning to Ouagadougou.
- Sankara Memorial Visit & Birthday Surprise: May 21, 2026: The delegation paid respect to Burkina Faso’s history by visiting the mausoleum of the late revolutionary President Thomas Sankara. Later, local youth surprised Rev. Kadima with an emotional birthday celebration, followed by an evening session with newlyweds.
- Departure: May 22, 2026: The continental leadership concluded their historic tour and boarded their return flight back to continental headquarters.
Key Highlights and Spiritual Guidance
1. Strengthening Mindsets and Provincial Unity
During Sunday Service, Rev. Jean Pierre Kadima spoke on the core theme: “The Blessed Family: The Core Focus of Our Internal and External Development.” He urged the congregation to focus on five pillars of faith:
- The Sanctity of the Blessing: Commemorating the Holy Marriage of True Parents as the absolute anchor of value.
- Absolute Oneness: Fulfilling family responsibilities in total alignment and unity with True Parents.
- Inheriting True Mother’s Heart: Cultivating True Mother’s resilient heart during eras of external difficulty, while emulating the unshakeable faith of the Japanese providential foundation.
- Youth Empowerment: Actively championing and promoting second-generation leadership.
- Cheon Il Guk Victory: Pouring total investment into securing a firm national foundation.
2. Honoring Legacy and Elevating Elders
In a profound moment of appreciation, Continental Leadership presented formal Certificates of Recognition to dedicated pioneers who have served sacrificially on the front lines. Four former Burkina Faso national leaders (Nonguirema Harouna, Sou Danwere, Ky Thierry, and Nonguierma Bokkun), alongside former Niger national leader Ilboudo Paul and former Cape Verde national leader Libo Molobama Joseph, were officially elevated to the prestigious rank of Honorary National Leader.
3. Practical Tools for Community Harmony
Addressing relational friction transparently, Rev. Kadima guided first- and second-generation elders through a unique bonding exercise. Participants pulled names at random from a lottery box; for the next 21 days, they are tasked with consistently checking in on and caring for one another. This practical application of true love has already begun fostering deep, cross-generational trust.
Impact & Reflection: The seven days of intensive fellowship left a permanent mark on the 200 participating members. The community expressed immense gratitude for the direct guidance, with leaders and families collectively renewing their vows to build a harmonious, unified nation where Heavenly Parent can truly reside.