The Burkinabè diaspora in Côte d'Ivoire has made a significant donation to support the education of orphans whose parents were killed in action as part of the Forces de défense et de sécurité (FDS) and Volontaires pour la défense de la patrie (VDP). Through the Conseil des opérateurs économiques burkinabè en Côte d'Ivoire (COEBCI), they provided 3,000 school bags to these children. This gesture aims to alleviate the financial burden of schooling for these orphans.
The donation ceremony took place on November 13, 2026, in Ouagadougou, under the presidency of Pr Zakaria SORÉ, Coordinator of the Initiative présidentielle pour une éducation de qualité pour tous (IPEQ) and Minister Secretary General of the Presidency of Faso. Pr SORÉ praised the diaspora's symbolic gesture, highlighting their attachment to their homeland and commitment to supporting the nation's fighting families.
The donation is part of a broader effort to support the education of children who have lost their parents in combat. By providing school bags, the Burkinabè diaspora in Côte d'Ivoire aims to contribute to the government's efforts to strengthen the education system and support these children. This initiative was led by Balélé Eugène BADO, a committed member of COEBCI.
The gesture reflects the solidarity and commitment of the Burkinabè diaspora to support their country's education system, particularly for vulnerable children. It demonstrates their willingness to participate in the national effort to support the families of fallen soldiers. The school bags will help alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with schooling.
Pr Zakaria SORÉ emphasized that this donation conveys a message of support to the orphans, reassuring them that they are not alone and that the entire nation stands with them. The Burkinabè diaspora's action illustrates the nation's solidarity and commitment to supporting the education of children who have made significant sacrifices for their country.
Bernard BONANÉ, Secretary General of COEBCI, highlighted the importance of this initiative, which aligns with the government's efforts to improve education and support families of fallen heroes. The donation of 3,000 school bags is a tangible expression of the diaspora's commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of these children.
The Burkinabè diaspora's donation has been widely appreciated, and it is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of the children who received the school bags. This initiative serves as a testament to the power of community and national solidarity in supporting vulnerable populations and promoting education.
Key points
- The Burkinabè diaspora in Côte d'Ivoire donated 3,000 school bags to orphans of fallen FDS and VDP members.
