Ouagadougou: Former students of Joseph Ki Zerbo University, aligned with the Kwazulu Movement, demonstrated significant support in Ouagadougou by aiding students grappling with challenging circumstances.

According to Burkina Information Agency, these alumni, who graduated in 2005 from the Unit of Training and Research in Economic Sciences and Management, option Economics and Management of Businesses and Organizations, have maintained their connection for two decades. They provided a range of essentials, including clothes, shoes, food, monetary assistance, health insurance vouchers, and restaurant vouchers valued over 700,000 FCFA, to assist current students facing difficulties.

Kwazulu spokesperson Issouf Guinko remarked, "This is our third edition. We all graduated from this faculty. Since we have maintained the same relationships and the same affinities, we decided that we had to do something for our brothers and sisters because we know what we experience at university. The situations are very difficult. Some are often tempted to drop out because they can't afford food, transportation, or medical care." He further explained that while they supported around twenty students in previous years, this year they have aided 45 individuals, with aspirations to extend their support to about one hundred in the future. The assistance aims to provide material support and moral encouragement to students to persevere in their studies.

Issouf Lengani, head of social services at the National Center for University Works (CENOU), acknowledged the impact of the donations, highlighting the numerous students in precarious situations, including those with displaced or blockaded parents and those with disabilities. He noted, "We are therefore happy today. We thank God and the donors. Thirty students will receive meal vouchers (twice a day, at lunchtime and in the evening), and fifteen students will receive a one-year health insurance card. This card provides a subsidy of up to 75% on the purchase of pharmaceutical products. It's a huge weight off our shoulders."

Additionally, the Kwazulu Movement extended their support to the Delwende Centre, aimed at aiding the elderly. Issouf Guinko stated, "This is also our 3rd edition at the Delwende Centre. We brought comfort to our mothers: medicines, food, clothes, shoes, money and many other things that will be useful to them." Sister Germaine Sawadogo, representing the center, expressed gratitude, "A big thank you to the group of friends. Everything they have given us is beneficial. The difficulties are enormous: problems with food, healthcare, etc. May God bless their endeavors."