Fada n'gourma: The Islamic Studies, Research and Training Center (CERFI) and the Association of Muslim Students in Burkina Faso (AEEMB) of Gourma inaugurated the 26th edition of their Islamic summer camp in Fada N'Gourma. The camp, themed "Muslim Children and African Traditions: Towards a School of Values," welcomes more than 130 children this year.According to Burkina Information Agency, the Secretary General of CERFI Gourma, Mahamadi Guigma, noted that the camp serves as a platform for religious, civic, and moral education, providing children with meaningful holiday activities while reinforcing their faith and commitment to values such as probity, patriotism, citizenship, and living together. Guigma emphasized the importance of offering children solid reference points to maintain their cultural and religious identity amidst security challenges, globalization, and the influence of social networks.Guigma highlighted that this annual activity, replicated across other provinces in Burkina Faso, is designed to develop a youth that is aware of its faith, proud of its culture, and capable of contributing to national development. He acknowledged the dedication of volunteers who contribute to the event's success and expressed gratitude to the godmother of this edition, Mayama Diyele/Thiombiano, for her support in promoting children's education and development.Diyele/Thiombiano expressed appreciation for the organizers' trust in her role as godmother. She underscored the significance of the theme given the security situation in the Gourma province, describing the camp as a space of resilience where children enhance their Muslim identity, explore positive African traditional values, and cultivate qualities such as solidarity, respect, discipline, and responsibility.She encouraged supervisors to exhibit patience, wisdom, and exemplary behavior to ensure each child gains spiritual, moral, and social enrichment. Diyele/Thiombiano also urged children to be attentive, disciplined, and respectful towards their parents a nd supervisors, offering prayers for peace and security in Burkina Faso before officially opening the camp.Salamata Oudraogo/Nakand, a parent of three children participating in the camp, shared her reasons for enrolling her children. She aims to keep them engaged with Islamic teachings and educational activities during the holidays, believing the camp provides an ideal environment for learning and instilling good values.This year's camp unites over 130 children from the province in religious, educational, cultural, and sporting activities, fostering their development and reinforcing their attachment to Islamic, civic, and patriotic values.