Lèba:Zondoma The Association of Women and Children of Burkina Faso (AFEB), in collaboration with Women To the World (WTW), recognized the top students from the Marmissiga public primary school in the Basic Education District of Lèba, Zondoma province, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, as part of an initiative to encourage academic excellence.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the event was attended by teachers, parents, and educational partners who gathered to support the young awardees. The students were presented with school kits amidst applause from the community.

Sidi-Madi Oudraogo, president of AFEB and representative of WTW, emphasized the organization's commitment to education and the welfare of women and children. He announced plans to continue and expand these supportive initiatives, marking this event as the first of its kind in Lèba.

The initiative extended beyond individual recognition, providing essential resources such as buckets for the school garden and basins for the cafeteria. Tigueni Nacanabo, the school's headmaster, expressed how this support serves as a significant motivator for students, encouraging their perseverance.

The community expressed deep appreciation for the attention given by AFEB and WTW to the Marmissiga school. The day ended with a community meal, highlighting the collaboration's potential to positively impact the region's children in the future.