Widows, orphans, and wounded soldiers received vocational training in four cities to foster economic independence and new life prospects.
The Agency for Support to Widows, Orphans, and War Victims (ASVOVIG) celebrated the graduation of 470 individuals from its fourth training cohort. The program, held in Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, Kaya, and Fada-N'Gourma, aimed to equip beneficiaries with skills for future self-sufficiency. Among the graduates, 285 women, including widows, orphans, and spouses of defense and security forces, learned trades like sewing, soap making, cooking, and hairdressing.
Additionally, 185 wounded soldiers received training in poultry farming, motorcycle mechanics, and office administration. This initiative seeks to provide practical pathways for those affected by conflict, enabling families to meet their needs and offering wounded personnel opportunities for professional reorientation and continued economic contribution. The Minister of State, Minister of War and Patriotic Defense, General Célestin Simporé, presided over the ceremony, emphasizing the human dimension of the program.
General Simporé highlighted that the training addresses the diverse needs arising from war, aiming to transform acquired skills into autonomy and income. He stressed that the nation acknowledges the sacrifices of its fighters and their families, with this program serving as a concrete act of support. The initiative reflects a commitment to rebuilding lives and fostering economic resilience among those impacted by conflict.
Why it mattersWidows, orphans, and wounded soldiers are directly affected by this program, gaining skills to achieve economic independence and improve their livelihoods.
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