Seno: Impact Sahel Organizes Collective Breaking of Fast to Promote Social Cohesion in Dori

Dori: The Impact Sahel Association organized a collective breaking of the fast in Dori to promote solidarity, mutual respect, and fraternity, considered essential foundations of living together. This event brought together individuals from various religious faiths, administrative and customary authorities, the Defense and Security Forces (FDS), internally displaced persons (IDPs), and residents of the city of Dori.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the Secretary General of the Liptako region, Auguste Kinda, expressed his appreciation for the initiative, describing it as a simple yet highly symbolic gesture. He emphasized that sharing a meal in a peaceful and convivial spirit serves as a reminder of the importance of solidarity, mutual respect, and fraternity in maintaining social cohesion.

"By sharing this meal, we reaffirm that, whatever our differences of belief or origin, we remain first and foremost members of the same national community, united by destiny and by hope," Kinda stated.

The Secretary General also commended the Impact Sahel Association for their commitment and praised Ali Bokoum, the special envoy to the Presidency of Faso for the Liptako region, for organizing this community event for the fourth time. He paid tribute to the Defense and Security Forces and the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) for their dedication and daily sacrifices in securing the territory and restoring peace.

Ali Bokoum, the project manager on behalf of the organizing committee, expressed satisfaction with the strong turnout for the event. He noted that such gatherings help strengthen community ties, consolidate social cohesion, and foster resilience among the people of the Sahel region. Bokoum encouraged increased involvement from young people and women in the development of Burkina Faso.

Representatives from religious communities also expressed their gratitude for the organization of the community event and offered prayers for the return of peace and stability to Burkina Faso.