In a gesture of solidarity, ten destitute widows and pregnant women being held at the waiting house of the Bafoulabé Reference Health Center (CSRéf) received financial and food donations. The ceremony, which took place on Thursday, was presided over by Prefect Siaka Souleymane Sanogo. The event was part of the Month of Solidarity and Fight Against Exclusion.
The ceremony was conducted in two stages. At the town hall, a financial envelope mobilized by the "Benkadi" group was distributed to ten destitute widows, five from Bafoulabé and five from the commune of Mahina. The initiative was under the patronage of Mrs. Diallo Salama Sakiliba, president of the Local Council of Civil Society (CLSC).
The Bafoulabé mayor, Kandé Doucouré, praised the generosity of the donors, stating that the gesture would help alleviate the daily difficulties of the beneficiaries in a challenging economic context. The mayor's sentiments were echoed by the patron, Mrs. Sakiliba, who emphasized that the action demonstrated the vitality of community solidarity in the area.
Habibou Diaby, representing the "Benkadi" group, reaffirmed the organization's commitment to continuing these proximity actions. He also praised the transparency of the steering committee. The donations were made possible through the efforts of various stakeholders who contributed to the success of the event.
The second stage of the ceremony took the delegation to the waiting house of the CSRéf, where a food kit consisting of two 50kg rice bags and a 20-liter oil drum was handed over. The donation aims to improve the nutritional care of pregnant women from remote rural areas who are being held at the facility awaiting delivery.
The beneficiaries expressed their gratitude to the donors and organizers for the humanitarian initiative. Prefect Siaka Souleymane Sanogo, in his address, recalled the vision of the country's authorities regarding solidarity and praised the commitment of the various actors who contributed to the event's success.
The ceremony was attended by the village chief, Kaba Diallo, technical service officials, and representatives of the media, security authorities, and social development, health, and women's promotion services. The event showcased the collaborative efforts of stakeholders in promoting the well-being of vulnerable groups in the community.
Key points
- Ten destitute widows and pregnant women receive financial and food donations in Bafoulabé, Mauritania.
- The donations were made possible through the efforts of the "Benkadi" group and other stakeholders.
- The initiative aims to alleviate the daily difficulties of vulnerable groups in a challenging economic context.
