Diapaga:Untaani High School in Diapaga held a ceremony on Saturday to distribute scholarships and school supplies to 60 students. The event was organized by the association Unis pour agir (UPA) and was presided over by Comrade René Karambiri, the High Commissioner of Tapoa Province.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the ceremony was attended by several key figures, including Lucien Ouali, the headmaster of the high school, representatives of the special delegation of Diapaga, officials from decentralized state education services, and representatives from UPA and La Brique. Beneficiaries and their parents were also present.

Since 2025, UPA has supported the education of 60 students from Untaani High School, comprising 40 boys and 20 girls, starting from 6th grade and continuing for four years until 3rd grade. The support includes annual school grants, complete school kits, uniforms, library subscriptions, and bicycles to aid in their commute.

The initiative aims to bolster education, with a focus on preventing school dropout rates, especially among girls, and to foster a successful academic environment for children of internally displaced persons and vulnerable families. The headmaster expressed gratitude to the donors for their contributions, which also included teaching aids and office supplies, such as globes, paper, and laptops, enhancing the school's operations.

Ouali highlighted the importance of academic performance and parental involvement in maintaining the partnership. He noted that 18 students lost their scholarships due to low grades and were replaced by other students, underlining the merit-based nature of the aid.

High Commissioner René Karambiri advised students and parents on the importance of their efforts to extend these benefits to more children and announced a follow-up meeting in June to assess progress. He commended the students and acknowledged the contributions of UPA and La Brique to the program's success.