The Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée (CBG) and the NGO Assistance Justice aux Droits des Enfants et Femmes (AJDEF) have officially launched activities to promote children's rights in the Kamsar region of Guinea. The launch took place on October 29, 2026, at the CBG leisure center in Dougouffissa, Kamsar prefecture. This initiative aims to raise awareness about children's fundamental rights, particularly in areas where the company operates, including Kamsar, Boké, and Sangarédi.
This year's celebration, held under the theme "Guaranteeing universal access to water, sanitation, and hygiene for every child in Africa," was chosen by the African Union. The event was attended by various dignitaries, including Alsény Barry, head of the Boké governorate's cabinet, Kamsar prefect Lieutenant Colonel Dja Doumbouya, local authorities, CBG and ANAIM officials, AJDEF representatives, and many children. The ceremony was marked by a welcome speech from Lieutenant Colonel Dja Doumbouya, who praised the CBG and AJDEF for their commitment to promoting and protecting children's rights.
Lieutenant Colonel Dja Doumbouya highlighted the importance of this initiative, especially given this year's theme, which emphasizes the challenges related to access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene for all children. This activity is part of CBG's social responsibility actions towards communities in its operational areas. Pierre Dominique Traoré, representing CBG's director-general, Maître Karifa Condé, stressed that this celebration reflects the company's social commitment and its desire to contribute sustainably to the well-being of communities living in its operational areas.
Traoré emphasized that children represent the future of the country and deserve to grow up in a healthy, secure, inclusive, and favorable environment. He stated that protecting their rights, dignity, and future is a collective responsibility that everyone must participate in. Alsény Barry, head of the Boké governorate's cabinet, praised and thanked CBG's management for various initiatives undertaken in favor of regional communities. He recalled that the delayed launch of Children's Month activities provides an important opportunity to mobilize institutional actors, civil society organizations, and communities around child protection and respect for their rights.
Barry emphasized the need for collective action to guarantee children an environment conducive to their growth and development. The ceremony ended in a festive atmosphere, marked by dance performances and interventions from children who expressed their attachment to the protection of their rights. Through this activity organized in partnership with AJDEF, CBG reaffirms its commitment to continuing its awareness-raising and community support actions, focusing on children's well-being, dignity, and protection.
The partnership between CBG and AJDEF demonstrates a shared commitment to promoting children's rights and well-being in Guinea's Kamsar region. By engaging in such initiatives, CBG and AJDEF aim to make a positive impact on the lives of children and communities in the region. The event showcased the importance of collaboration between stakeholders to ensure that children's rights are respected and protected.
The celebration concluded with a renewed commitment from CBG and AJDEF to prioritize children's rights and well-being in their activities and operations. By working together, these organizations can help create a brighter future for children in Guinea's Kamsar region.
Key points
- The Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée (CBG) and AJDEF launched activities to promote children's rights in Kamsar, Guinea, on October 29, 2026.
- This year's theme, chosen by the African Union, focuses on guaranteeing universal access to water, sanitation, and hygiene for every child in Africa.
- The initiative reflects CBG's social commitment to contributing sustainably to the well-being of communities living in its operational areas.
