Banwa: The women of the rural commune of Balavé, situated 25 km north of Solenzo, have replaced their traditional djandjoba celebrations held during the March 8 festivities with a substantial donation of food and non-food items to the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP). The donation, valued at 2,323,000 FCFA, signifies their support for the local defense forces.According to Burkina Information Agency, the donation includes one ton of rice in 50 kg bags, two 20-liter cans of oil, a bag of salt, a carton of broth, four 100 kg bags of unshelled peanuts, thirty 100 kg bags of corn, a 50 kg bag of beans, a barrel of fuel, liquid and ball soap, and a cash sum of 400,000 CFA francs. The women, upon their arrival at the Balavé town hall, chanted slogans supporting the VDP and the Defense and Security Forces (FDS).Wourodjia Coulibaly, the departmental coordinator of Balavé, expressed gratitude for the presence of the VDP and the women's mobilization on what was a market day in Balavé. She highlighted the significance of replacing traditional celebrations with meaningful support for those defending the community.Jules Kaboré, the president of the Balavé special delegation (PDS), accepted the donation on behalf of the VDP and emphasized the ongoing contributions from the women of the commune. He noted that this was not their first act of support, as they had previously made several donations and even purchased a motorcycle for the VDP.Kaboré further remarked on the broader impact of the women's involvement, stating that their actions foster social cohesion and set an example for other communities. He expressed hope that their initiative would inspire women elsewhere to contribute similarly.The gesture comes after the successful resettlement of the commune of Balavé and its villages, attributed to the bravery of the Combatant Forces at the end of 2023.