On September 28, 2026, Deputy Catherine Koné of the Niakara-Arikokaha-Tortiya constituency took a significant step to support the education of underprivileged students in her area. Represented by Niakara Mayor Koné Pierre, she donated school kits to students at the Henri Konan Bédié Municipal High School in Niakara. The kits included essential school supplies such as backpacks, notebooks, pens, pencils, and geometric sets.
This initiative aims to improve the learning conditions of the recipients and encourage them to stay in the education system. The donation comes at a critical time, during the 2026-2027 school year, when families with low incomes face significant expenses, including purchasing school supplies, paying ancillary fees, and daily childcare costs. In the Niakara-Arikokaha-Tortiya constituency, many parents rely on agricultural activities, which are vulnerable to economic and seasonal fluctuations.
Deputy Catherine Koné's action is intended to alleviate the financial pressure on certain families and enable the recipient students to approach the new school year with serenity and focus. By providing these school kits, she seeks to support the students' educational journey and encourage them to pursue their studies with determination and confidence. The deputy, through her representative, also urged the beneficiaries to be diligent, determined, and hardworking.
Mayor Koné Pierre, speaking on behalf of Deputy Catherine Koné, emphasized that the donation is a concrete gesture of solidarity aimed at supporting the children and encouraging them to continue their education. The ceremony highlighted the importance of concerted action among stakeholders to promote education, particularly for children from economically disadvantaged families.
The school kits donated by Deputy Catherine Koné not only provide material support but also demonstrate her commitment to being close to the young students and supporting them. This initiative underscores the need for collective mobilization around education, especially for children facing economic difficulties. By providing these essential supplies, the deputy aims to make a positive impact on the students' educational experience.
The recipients of the school kits expressed gratitude for the support, which will enable them to focus on their studies without worrying about the lack of essential school supplies. Deputy Catherine Koné's action is expected to have a positive impact on the educational outcomes of the students in her constituency. Her initiative is also seen as a way to promote education and encourage young people to pursue their studies.
Deputy Catherine Koné's donation of school kits to underprivileged students in Niakara is a testament to her commitment to supporting education and promoting the well-being of young people in her constituency. Her action serves as an example of the positive impact that individuals can have on their communities through targeted initiatives that address specific needs.
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- Deputy Catherine Koné donates school kits to underprivileged students in Niakara to support their education.
