The 31st edition of the Solidarity and Anti-Exclusion Month has ended in Sikasso, Mauritania. The closing ceremony took place at the regional governor's office on November 3, presided over by regional executive head, Mme Kanté Marié Claire Dembélé. Local and regional authorities, as well as heads of regional technical services, attended the event. The ceremony marked the end of a month-long series of activities aimed at supporting vulnerable individuals.
During the event, Brahima Kamanta, director of the regional department of social development and solidarity economy, presented a report on the month's activities. He stated that over 10,000 vulnerable people received food and non-food assistance. Kamanta emphasized that solidarity should be a permanent action, not limited to the month of October. He noted that the various initiatives demonstrated the success of this edition.
Mme Kanté Marié Claire Dembélé, governor of the Sikasso region, recalled the context of the 31st edition, which took place within the framework of the year 2026, dedicated to culture and education by the Transitional President, General Assimi Goïta. She highlighted several activities conducted during the Solidarity Month, including visits to the elderly, distribution of motorized tricycles to people with disabilities, and provision of school kits to 40 orphaned and disadvantaged children.
The governor also mentioned the distribution of food and non-food items to vulnerable groups, including the elderly, people with disabilities, internally displaced persons, and victims of floods. Additionally, free medical consultations and eye care were provided to 212 elderly and disabled individuals. Awareness conferences on cervical and breast cancer were also organized.
The regional governor noted that the social mobilization campaign for cervical cancer vaccination led to the vaccination of 2,575 people. The event demonstrated the commitment of local authorities and stakeholders to supporting vulnerable populations. The activities carried out during the Solidarity Month reflected the region's efforts to promote social cohesion and address the needs of disadvantaged groups.
The closing ceremony was attended by several high-ranking officials, including the prefect of the Sikasso circle, Amadou Gassambé, and the representative of the mayor of Sikasso, Ramata Bagayogo. Mme Berthé Ourokiatou Coulibaly, regional sponsor of the Solidarity Month, was also present. The event showcased the collaborative efforts of regional stakeholders in promoting solidarity and combating exclusion.
The 31st edition of the Solidarity and Anti-Exclusion Month in Sikasso demonstrated the region's commitment to addressing the needs of vulnerable populations. The various activities carried out during the month reflected the importance of solidarity and social cohesion in Mauritanian society. Key stakeholders have emphasized the need to make solidarity a permanent action, beyond the designated month of October.
Key points
- Over 10,000 vulnerable individuals received assistance during the Solidarity Month.
- The event included a range of activities, such as medical consultations, vaccinations, and distribution of food and non-food items.
- The regional governor highlighted the importance of solidarity as a cardinal virtue in Mauritanian society.
