The Fondation Canal+ has made a significant donation to the Centre d'accueil Patrick et Betty de Maeseneire in San Pedro, Côte d'Ivoire. On September 25, 2026, the foundation handed over school kits, food, and non-food items to the center as part of its Orphée program. The donation included school bags, various school supplies, rice, oil, and other non-food items. The handover ceremony was attended by local authorities, including the secretary general of the prefecture, Djibril Traoré, and the regional director of Family, Women, and Children, Amadou Savané.
The Orphée program, launched by Fondation Canal+, aims to support vulnerable populations, particularly children. According to Adama Koné, managing director of Canal+ Côte d'Ivoire, the program seeks to facilitate access to education, culture, and entertainment for disadvantaged children. The foundation's goal is to support around thirty orphanages in Côte d'Ivoire by installing multimedia rooms and providing food and non-food items to improve living conditions. This initiative is part of Canal+ Côte d'Ivoire's commitment to accompanying communities through social actions.
This is not the first time Fondation Canal+ has supported the Centre d'accueil Patrick et Betty de Maeseneire. Previously, the foundation had provided the center with a multimedia room equipped with a TV, decoder, and a one-year Canal+ subscription, as well as food and non-food items. Aminatou Kabaou, head of operations at Canal+ Côte d'Ivoire, announced that the foundation will continue to support the center as part of the Orphée program, which is also being implemented in other regions of Côte d'Ivoire and other African countries.
The Centre d'accueil Patrick et Betty de Maeseneire is a protection center dedicated to vulnerable groups, including orphans, disadvantaged children, and minors in danger. According to Kobénan Souleymane Yao, director of the center, its mission is to provide a safe haven, facilitate transformation, and promote reintegration. Since 2016, the center has provided various services to the community, including facilitating interventions by social workers, police, and judicial services. The center also prioritizes education and academic success for its residents.
The center has achieved notable success in education, with several residents admitted to the Brevet d'études du premier cycle (BEPC), Baccalauréat, and Brevet de technicien (BT) in the 2025-2026 academic year. Djibril Traoré, secretary general of the prefecture, praised Fondation Canal+'s initiative, highlighting its social responsibility and humanitarian commitment. He emphasized that this initiative contributes to the government's objective of ensuring the well-being of all children and encouraged other organizations to follow suit.
Traoré also commended the center's management for their dedication to vulnerable children despite limited resources and encouraged them to continue their efforts. He urged the residents to work hard and achieve good academic results, enabling them to become responsible and contributing members of society. Jean-Paul Kossonoum, spokesperson for the children, expressed their joy and gratitude to the donors, pledging to work harder and achieve academic success.
The donation by Fondation Canal+ is a testament to the organization's commitment to supporting vulnerable children in Côte d'Ivoire. The Orphée program is a significant initiative that aims to make a positive impact on the lives of disadvantaged children. By providing essential items and supporting education, Fondation Canal+ is helping to create a brighter future for these young individuals.
Key points
- Fondation Canal+ donates school kits, food, and non-food items to Centre d'accueil Patrick et Betty de Maeseneire in San Pedro.
- The Orphée program aims to support vulnerable populations, particularly children, by facilitating access to education, culture, and entertainment.
- Fondation Canal+ has committed to supporting the center as part of the Orphée program, which is also being implemented in other regions of Côte d'Ivoire and other African countries.
