On September 24, 2026, Africa Global Logistics (AGL) and its subsidiary SITARAIL celebrated Burkina Faso's Solidarity Day by launching education-focused projects in Ouagadougou. At the Bendogo A primary school, a ceremony marked the beginning of construction on a water well and a gardening kit. The event was attended by education officials, AGL and SITARAIL representatives, local authorities, and school community members. The projects aim to improve learning conditions and contribute to the school's beautification and sanitation.
The water well project addresses a significant challenge in Burkinabè schools, where access to clean water is often limited. The school's administration welcomed the initiative, expressing satisfaction with the announcement. According to Rasmata Sawadogo, director of Bendogo A primary school, the project goes beyond providing a water source, symbolizing hope and life for the school. She emphasized that the well will alleviate difficulties related to water access and enable the school to develop agricultural and educational activities.
Adjarata Sawadogo, director of preschool, primary, and non-formal education in Kadiogo, represented the Minister of Basic Education, Literacy, and Promotion of National Languages. She praised the initiative, noting it aligns with the department's priorities. Sawadogo stressed that quality education requires adapted school infrastructure and favorable conditions for students' development. She welcomed the private sector's involvement, highlighting the project's contribution to the national initiative "Zero schools without water or toilets."
The project also includes a gardening kit, which will enable the school to develop agricultural activities and promote environmental education. According to Touwendé Joachim Ouédraogo, deputy general manager of AGL, the Solidarity Day initiative is an annual mobilization of the group, organized in several countries. This year, AGL focused on education through the "Prosperous School" project, aiming to have a lasting impact on communities.
Ouédraogo emphasized that the project aims to facilitate access to water and enable students to participate in school gardening activities. The initiative also seeks to promote environmental education, student responsibility, and improved school living conditions. The ceremony marked a significant collaboration between AGL, SITARAIL, and the Burkinabè education sector.
The "Prosperous School" project is part of AGL's efforts to support education in Burkina Faso. By investing in school infrastructure and promoting environmental education, AGL and SITARAIL demonstrate their commitment to the country's youth. The project's impact is expected to be lasting, benefiting future generations.
The successful implementation of the project will depend on the collaboration and commitment of all stakeholders, including the school administration, local authorities, and the community. With the support of AGL and SITARAIL, the Bendogo A primary school is expected to become a model for education and sustainable development in Burkina Faso.
Key points
- AGL and SITARAIL launch education-focused projects in Burkina Faso on Solidarity Day
- The projects aim to improve learning conditions and contribute to the school's beautification and sanitation
- The initiative promotes environmental education, student responsibility, and improved school living conditions
