VOICED : Broken dreams: Burkina's orphans schooled in Castro's Cuba

The transcript discusses Thomas Sankara's initiative to send young Burkinabe to Cuba for education, aiming to develop their country. Sankara's assassination and the rise of Blaise Compaore disrupted these plans, leaving many orphans without recognized education or promised jobs. Despite these setbacks, some found work in the private sector, while others remain unemployed. Efforts for reconciliation and compensation are ongoing, with a trial for Sankara's assassination finally underway.

What was the primary goal of Thomas Sankara's initiative to send young people to Cuba?

• To learn about Cuban culture

• To develop military skills

• To escape political unrest

• To empower them to build their country

What significant event led to the challenges faced by Thomas Sankara's orphans?

• The end of the Cold War

• The rise of a new educational policy

• The Cuban Revolution

• Thomas Sankara's assassination

What was one of the main consequences for the orphans after the rise of Blaze Campaore?

• They were given government jobs

• They received additional scholarships

• Their education was recognized internationally

• Their education was halted and funding was cut

What is the current status of many of the orphans in terms of employment?

• Most are employed in high-ranking government positions

• Many are underemployed or unemployed

• All have found jobs in the private sector

• They have all moved abroad for work

What recent development offers hope for the orphans of the revolution?

• A new educational program in Cuba

• The trial of those accused of Sankara's assassination

• A government initiative to provide jobs

• An international scholarship fund