The Fondation Héritage pour la paix et le leadership, led by Anne Ouloto-Lamizana, recently organized a meetup with Ivoirian youth in Abidjan-Cocody to promote peace and leadership. This initiative, called "Les rendez-vous de la paix avec la Fondation Héritage," aimed to give young people from various backgrounds a platform to share their thoughts and propose solutions for maintaining peace in Côte d'Ivoire. The event was attended by young people from political parties, NGOs, associations, and entrepreneurs.
During the event, a film was presented to raise awareness about the importance of preserving peace and social cohesion. The youth expressed their views and made proposals to promote peace. Anne Ouloto-Lamizana emphasized that the youth have a crucial role to play in maintaining peace and encouraged them to become agents of change. She described peace as a fragile and rare commodity that requires collective effort to preserve.
The Minister of Youth, Mamadou Touré, stressed the importance of remembering the country's past to avoid repeating past mistakes. He praised President Alassane Ouattara for his efforts to restore peace in the country. The Minister of Solidarity, Belmonde Dogo, also highlighted the President's commitment to preserving the legacy of Félix Houphouët-Boigny and promoting peace.
The Fondation Héritage was officially launched on November 4, 2026, and has been working to promote peace, memory, and leadership. The foundation's co-founder, Hilaire Marcel Lamizana, explained that it was established to cultivate peace and memory, train public leaders, and produce ideas useful for public decision-making. The foundation is guided by five values: peace, transmission, service, excellence, and independence.
The Fondation Héritage has four main programs: the African Peace Academy, the Marie Koré program to empower women, the Memory, Values, and Culture program, and the Public Dialogue and Reflection program. These programs aim to promote peace, leadership, and personal development among young people. The foundation's co-founder, Anne Ouloto-Lamizana, expressed her ambition to use the new headquarters to amplify the foundation's impact and promote peace.
The inauguration of the Fondation Héritage's new headquarters in Angré 8e tranche, Cocody, was attended by several dignitaries, including the co-founders and members of the foundation. The new headquarters will serve as a hub for the foundation's activities and provide a space for young people to engage in peace-building initiatives.
The Fondation Héritage's initiatives aim to promote peace and leadership among Ivoirian youth. By engaging young people in peace-building efforts, the foundation hopes to empower them to become agents of change and promote a culture of peace in Côte d'Ivoire. The foundation's efforts are crucial in promoting sustainable peace and development in the country.
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- The Fondation Héritage pour la paix et le leadership promotes peace and leadership among Ivoirian youth through various programs and initiatives.
