Yimbaya alumni clean up former school
Former students of Yimbaya High School organized a cleanup day to improve learning conditions and hygiene.
Alumni of Yimbaya High School in Conakry held a cleanup day on Saturday, October 31, 2026, to improve their former school. The Amicale des anciens élèves du lycée Yimbaya, with the school's administration and parent association, led the effort to clean, weed, and promote hygiene. This initiative is part of the alumni association's annual action plan to enhance the learning environment.
Mohamed Kaba, president of the alumni association, stated the cleanup was an act of gratitude and essential for learning. Activities included cleaning courtyards, classrooms, and school surroundings, maintaining water points, and installing waste bins. The day also featured hygiene awareness sessions for students. Other alumni groups, like Amicale Kötö Barry, joined the effort, emphasizing their shared connection to Yimbaya High School.
School principal Sékouba Oularé praised the alumni's commitment, calling it a concrete act of solidarity and responsibility. Matoto's deputy mayor, Aïssatou Barry, officially launched the event, encouraging students to maintain cleanliness daily. The initiative aims to foster a cleaner and healthier environment conducive to academic success.
Why it mattersFormer students of Yimbaya High School in Conakry are directly involved in improving their former educational institution.