Yagha: The Tanghin-Dassouri Municipal Special Delegation organized a day of solidarity on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, to support vulnerable individuals and the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) within the municipal town hall grounds.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the initiative aimed to provide social assistance to vulnerable groups, especially internally displaced persons (IDPs) and widows, while enhancing the operational capabilities of local security forces.
A total of 266 vulnerable individuals benefited from food donations, including 266 50kg bags of rice, 135 50kg bags of maize, and 72 20-litre cans of oil. Each recipient received a package containing a 50kg bag of rice, a 25kg bag of maize, and four liters of oil to help them finish the year in better conditions.
Local forces also received targeted support. The Volunteers for the Defence of the Homeland (VDP) and the Koglweogo each received 20 50kg bags of rice and two 20-litre cans of oil. Additionally, the special delegation provided 15 motorcycles to the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) to boost their mobility and field effectiveness. These motorcycles were distributed among the National Police, Koglweogo, VDP, and the Water and Forestry Service.
The event also featured a delayed Christmas celebration for orphans and vulnerable children, who were given gifts. The President of the special municipal delegation, Ms. Rabiata Sawadogo, emphasized that the day of solidarity addresses both social and security needs. She highlighted the importance of supporting the forces ensuring community safety and helping vulnerable individuals to end the year with dignity.
Ms. Sawadogo further explained that this initiative is part of a broader vision for sustainable social cohesion. She called on the people of Tanghin-Dassouri, including those abroad, to contribute actively to the community. She stressed that lasting peace requires social cohesion and acts of solidarity.
Police Captain Joseph Ye, the police commissioner of Tanghin-Dassouri, expressed gratitude on behalf of the beneficiaries. He noted that the donations, particularly the motorcycles, would facilitate the forces' ability to reach the commune's villages and meet security challenges effectively.
The beneficiaries viewed the initiative as a commendable act of solidarity and commitment from the municipal authorities towards the well-being of the population and local security.