Johannesburg: At least 400 children enjoyed a recreational day on Saturday organized by the Tin Tua association as part of the Weltaare Gure project. Throughout the day, participants were treated to a variety of performances, including ballets, recitals, lip-syncing, skits, storytelling, and awareness sessions on children's rights.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the organizers of the Weltaare Gure project, implemented by the Tin Tua Association, held the event on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in Bittou, at the Child-Friendly Space (EAE). The activity aimed to provide children with an entertaining environment while raising awareness of their rights and encouraging greater parental involvement in their protection.
The ceremony was attended by Ms. Kr/Oudraogo Rasmata, in charge of the Weltaare Gure project on behalf of the Tin Tua Association, parents and beneficiary children, representatives of traditional chiefs, municipal officials in charge of social action and child protection, as well as teachers.
According to Ms. Kr/Oudraogo Rasmata, more than 23,600 children in the commune of Bittou benefit from the Weltaare Gure project. The project intervenes in particular in child protection, prevention and response to gender-based violence, the provision of psychosocial support services and the coordination of protection actions.
'Weltaare Gure' means 'the well-being of communities' in the Fulfulde language, explained the project manager. According to her, this name reflects the project's ambition to contribute to the development and protection of children and the well-being of communities.
Implemented by a consortium of international and national non-governmental organizations in the Nakamb region, the project gives significant importance to recreational and educational activities to promote the development of children. Throughout the day, several performances were offered to participants, including ballets, recitals, playbacks, sketches and storytelling. Awareness sessions on children's rights also helped to engage parents and communities on their role in protecting children.
The day was marked by the distribution of school kits, prizes for the best participants, and promotional items. Approximately 400 children also received biscuits. The recreational activities and actions to promote children's rights concluded in a friendly atmosphere, to the satisfaction of the children, parents and the various stakeholders present.