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Brigitte Touadéra’s foundation equips school in Bimbo

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Map: Bimbo, Central African Republic

The CRI de cœur d’une mère Foundation, created by Central African First Lady Brigitte Touadéra, donated school kits and tables-bench to Bala Aéroport School in the second district of Bimbo. The donation notably included bags, exercise books and supplies for pupils, at a ceremony attended by local and education authorities, Lengosongo reports.

The CRI de cœur d’une mère Foundation, led by Central African First Lady Brigitte Touadéra, donated school supplies and tables-bench to Bala Aéroport School in the second district of Bimbo, Lengosongo reports. Each pupil received a bag containing exercise books, a slate, an eraser and pencils.

The donation aims to improve learning conditions and encourage pupils to continue their education. The ceremony was held in the presence of local and education authorities. Hélène Marie-Claude Gounendji, the foundation’s chief of staff, spoke on behalf of the organisation.

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