Béré:The Etival Solidarity Group of Burkina Faso (GES-B) has delivered bicycles to ten newly admitted sixth-grade students at the General Education College (CEG) of Béré. This initiative aims to ease their travel to school and combat school dropout rates.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the award ceremony was held at the CEG in Béré, where beneficiaries were chosen based on academic performance and social circumstances.

GES-B has been active in Béré for decades, contributing to education through building schools, drilling boreholes, and sponsoring students from vulnerable families. Mahamadi Zida, president of GES-B in Béré, stated that these efforts address the challenges of geographical remoteness, reduce dropout rates, and encourage consistent school attendance up to the baccalaureate level.

Currently, GES-B supports 80 students with programs that include bicycles for post-primary education, tuition fees, school uniforms, and daily lunches. Zida highlighted that nutritional support is crucial for student concentration and success.

He congratulated the new beneficiaries, urging them to remain diligent in their studies, with assurances of continued support from GES-B.

Issaka Compaoré of the Mandié Public Primary School commended GES-B for its long-standing support, which he believes enhances academic outcomes in the region's schools.

Hamado Baba Ouédraogo, representing the parents, praised the students' performance and the teachers' dedication, expressing gratitude to GES-B for its ongoing educational support.

On behalf of the students, Zénabo Ouédraogo thanked the teachers, parents, and GES-B, stating that the support will help improve their study conditions.

Source Burkina Information Agency