The Initiative Pananetugri pour le bien-être de la femme (IPBF) has made a significant donation to the orphans of soldiers who have fallen in action in Burkina Faso. On October 9, 2026, the organization handed over 215 school kits to the Direction de l’action sociale et des services psychologiques de la gendarmerie Nationale (DASSP-GN) in Ouagadougou. This gesture is part of the organization's efforts to support the children of soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
The school kits, valued at 2,500,000 FCFA, will be distributed to children in primary and secondary school. According to Tégawendé Astrid Larissa Sondé, Deputy Executive Director of IPBF, the donation aims to encourage and facilitate access to education for these orphans. The organization wants to reiterate its support and commitment to the authorities and families affected by the conflict.
The IPBF's donation is a significant boost to the efforts of the Gendarmerie nationale's social action cell, which provides psychological support and assistance to families of fallen soldiers. Sondé praised the cell's work, highlighting the importance of solidarity and concrete actions to strengthen the resilience and well-being of communities.
Maurice Darga, Director of Social Action and Psychological Cell of the Gendarmerie nationale, expressed his gratitude to IPBF for its gesture of solidarity. He emphasized that even small donations, such as a school bag or notebook, can have a significant impact on the lives of these families, offering them hope for a better future.
The partnership between IPBF and the Gendarmerie nationale is expected to continue, with Darga wishing for further collaborations to support the well-being of widows and orphans. The IPBF's donation is a testament to the organization's commitment to supporting vulnerable populations in Burkina Faso.
The school kits donation is particularly significant in the context of the ongoing conflict in Burkina Faso, which has resulted in the loss of many lives, including those of soldiers. The IPBF's efforts aim to alleviate the suffering of affected families and provide them with the necessary support to rebuild their lives.
The event highlights the importance of community support and solidarity in times of crisis. As the country continues to face security challenges, initiatives like the one by IPBF demonstrate the power of collective action in making a positive impact on the lives of those affected by conflict.
Key points
- IPBF donates 215 school kits to orphans of fallen soldiers in Burkina Faso
- The donation aims to support access to education for vulnerable children
- The partnership between IPBF and Gendarmerie nationale is expected to continue, supporting the well-being of widows and orphans
