The 31st edition of the Solidarity Month and Fight Against Exclusion was launched in Tenenkou, Mauritania, on October 10. The event, held at the Tenenkou Reference Health Center, was presided over by Ousmane Diamouténé, the second deputy prefect. The ceremony was attended by local elected officials, technical services, defense and security forces, partners, traditional leaders, and vulnerable populations. This year's theme is "Solidarity, a lever for promoting culture and citizenship education." The event marked the beginning of a month-long celebration aimed at promoting solidarity and combating exclusion.
In his speech, Ousmane Diamouténé highlighted the crucial role of solidarity in fighting poverty and exclusion. He urged the people of Tenenkou to perpetuate the values of mutual aid, social cohesion, and living together beyond the month of October. Soumaïla Bocar Coulibaly, the second deputy mayor of the urban commune, emphasized that sustainable development must benefit everyone. The event also featured a speech by Aminata Asseydou Maïga, head of the local social development and solidarity economy service, who announced several activities in favor of vulnerable people.
During the ceremony, kits composed of sugar, mosquito nets, prayer mats, rosaries, and symbolic envelopes were distributed to elderly people. The delegation then visited the home of Anta Thiocary, a centenarian and the oldest resident of Tenenkou, to present her with a similar kit. Anta Thiocary expressed her gratitude and offered prayers and blessings for Mali and the defense and security forces.
The 31st edition of the Solidarity Month will focus on four thematic weeks dedicated to elderly people, women and children, people with disabilities, and youth, employment, and entrepreneurship. The program includes various activities, such as food distributions, free medical consultations at the Reference Health Center, and the distribution of tricycles to people with disabilities.
A conference-debate on disability and associative life is also planned as part of the program. The event aims to promote solidarity and citizenship education among the population. The local authorities and partners are working together to make this year's Solidarity Month a success.
The Solidarity Month is an annual event that has been celebrated for 31 years in Tenenkou. It is an opportunity for the local community to come together and promote values of solidarity and mutual aid. The event is organized in collaboration with local authorities, technical services, and partners.
The theme of this year's Solidarity Month, "Solidarity, a lever for promoting culture and citizenship education," highlights the importance of education and citizenship in promoting solidarity and combating exclusion. The event is expected to have a positive impact on the local community, particularly on vulnerable populations.
Key points
- The 31st edition of the Solidarity Month in Tenenkou, Mauritania, focuses on promoting solidarity and citizenship education.
- The event includes various activities, such as food distributions, free medical consultations, and the distribution of tricycles to people with disabilities.
- The theme of this year's Solidarity Month highlights the importance of education and citizenship in promoting solidarity and combating exclusion.
