Tenkodogo:Women from the Nakambé region's three provinces have declared their intention to use solidarity as a means of fostering social cohesion and local development. This commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting held on Saturday in Tenkodogo, organized by the Regional Women's Coordination.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the meeting, themed "Women united and in solidarity for social cohesion, mutual aid, entrepreneurship and development," attracted participants from Boulgou, Koulpélogo, and Kourittenga. The event aimed to unite women in their efforts to build a cohesive society.
Representing the president of the special delegation of Tenkodogo, Issa Kéré, the second vice-president, expressed support for the initiative, highlighting the importance of mutual support and unity. Kéré emphasized the municipality's commitment to backing such efforts within its capabilities and noted the significant role women play in national initiatives, especially regarding food sovereignty.
Boukaré Zabsonré, the regional director of Family and Solidarity for Nakambé, congratulated the organizers for their mobilization and assured them of continued support from technical services. He underscored the importance of community entrepreneurship facilitated by women's contributions.
The meeting also served as a platform for sharing experiences and exploring mechanisms for mutual support and economic development among women. Discussions focused on improving living conditions through social cohesion and collective initiatives. Participants shared concerns and proposed ways to enhance interprovincial collaboration.
Sandwidi/Yamba Thérèse, the Kourittenga Provincial Coordinator, praised the meeting's framework for enabling women from different provinces to collaborate. She called for strengthened mutual support and encouraged women to back development initiatives.
Mariam Zinsonni from Zabré in Boulgou urged women to unite around income-generating activities to boost their economic independence. The Nakambé Regional Coordination of Women aims to strengthen connections, promote networking among women entrepreneurs, and encourage collective commitments through this initiative.
The organizers anticipate that the resolutions from the meeting will lead to concrete initiatives across the region's municipalities.