Coris Bank Pledges Support to Burkina Faso Government with 50 Million CFA Francs Donation

Ouagadougou: The Burkinabe banking company Coris Bank International has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the government of Burkina Faso by presenting a check for 50 million CFA francs to the Ministry of Family and Solidarity. The donation, handed over on Friday in Ouagadougou, is intended to finance the drilling of boreholes for people returning to their localities recaptured by fighters.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the mobilized resources will be used to carry out drilling projects for populations gradually returning to their places of origin due to improvements in the security situation. €š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬°mile Zabsonr©, the Secretary General of the Ministry in charge of Solidarity, highlighted the importance of access to drinking water as a priority for supporting resettlement and improving living conditions. He expressed the government's gratitude to Coris Bank for their contribution.

Mr. Zabsonr© also extended an invitation to other partners to support the ministry's actions, emphasizing the substantial need for drinking water supply infrastructure across the national territory. The donation is part of the national campaign "D¨m¨ Sira," initiated by the Ministry to mobilize resources for vulnerable populations.

Gis¨le GUMEDZOE/Ou©draogo, the Managing Director of Coris Bank International Burkina Faso, stated that the contribution reflects the bank's civic commitment to the well-being of the population. She commended the Ministry of Family and Solidarity for their efforts in benefiting the population, particularly the most vulnerable groups.

GUMEDZOE/Ou©draogo emphasized that "Water is life," noting it as a lever for health, social cohesion, and prosperity. She explained that investing in water supply contributes to sustainable development and the improvement of living conditions for populations. The CEO assured that Coris Bank, alongside its Foundation, has contributed in various areas and will continue to support initiatives aimed at improving living conditions and promoting sustainable development.

Coris Bank International stands as a leading financial institution in Burkina Faso and the sub-region, offering tailored services and solutions to individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and project promoters.