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Association hands over 350 school kits in Saint-Louis

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The Jeunesse engagée et responsable de Saint-Louis association handed over 200 school kits, bringing the number of beneficiaries this year to 350. The 16th solidarity campaign covers vulnerable pupils from introductory classes to the final year and also includes holiday classes, according to its president Adama Kane Diallo, cited by APS.

The Jeunesse engagée et responsable de Saint-Louis association (JERES) handed over 200 school kits on Sunday to vulnerable pupils, bringing the number of kits distributed in Saint-Louis this year to 350. The operation is part of its annual solidarity campaign, APS observed.

The distribution was the 16th edition of the school supplies handover organised by JERES. Its president, Adama Kane Diallo, said the initiative was funded by members’ contributions, support from partners and donations from resource persons, according to APS.

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