In a heartwarming gesture, John Yoagbati, president of the Togolese association "Les Combattants pour la Paix," has provided school kits to 32 orphaned students at the EPP Gatokopé school in Gatokopé village, Zio 1 commune, Togo. The donation was made on September 18, 2026, to support the students as they begin the new academic year. This act of kindness is part of Yoagbati's ongoing efforts to assist vulnerable populations in the Djagblé canton.
The EPP Gatokopé school, established during the 2025-2026 academic year, is still in its early stages of development. The school's director, Mme Nandgueban Namtchougli, expressed gratitude for the donation and highlighted the need for continued support for the students. The school aims to provide quality education to the children of Gatokopé village and surrounding areas.
According to Yoagbati, the school kits were provided to enable the orphaned students to start the new academic year, which began on September 14, 2026, with confidence. The donation was made in response to a request from Togbui Gato 1er, the chief of Gatokopé village, who had asked Yoagbati to support the students in need. The chief praised Yoagbati's association for its tireless efforts to assist vulnerable populations in the region.
The ceremony, held at the EPP Gatokopé school, was attended by local authorities, including Togbui Gato 1er and Mme Nandgueban Namtchougli. Yoagbati and his association's members used the opportunity to encourage the students to respect their teachers, parents, and public property, with the goal of becoming model citizens in the future.
This donation is not an isolated incident; Yoagbati's association has been actively involved in supporting vulnerable populations in the Djagblé canton for some time. The association's efforts have not gone unnoticed, with local leaders and residents praising their dedication to improving the lives of those in need.
The EPP Gatokopé school is expected to play a vital role in providing education to children in the Gatokopé village and surrounding areas. With the support of organizations like "Les Combattants pour la Paix," the school can continue to grow and provide quality education to its students.
The school's director and local leaders have expressed hope that this donation will be the first of many, with plans to support the students until they complete their education. For now, the 32 orphaned students who received school kits can look forward to a brighter future, thanks to the generosity of John Yoagbati and his association.
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- John Yoagbati's association, "Les Combattants pour la Paix," donated school kits to 32 orphaned students at EPP Gatokopé school in Togo's Zio 1 commune.
