Ouagadougou: The Blessing project offered loincloths to 300 widows who are members of the TINTODIBA association (Let's support them in Gourmantchema) in the province of Tapoa.
According to Burkina Information Agency, an unusual atmosphere reigned on January 24th at the headquarters of the province's widows' association, TINTODIBA. This mobilization was initiated by the coordinator of the Blessing project, a native of Diapaga living in Ouagadougou, who once again demonstrated her compassion in support of the province's widows.
In total, 300 widows left with their hands full, each receiving three pagnes (traditional West African wraps). According to the donor, Nana Couldiati, this initiative goes far beyond simply distributing gifts. It aims to bring smiles back to these women's faces and to demonstrate her unwavering solidarity and support for them and their children after the loss of their husbands.
Founded in 2013, the association supports widows through training in several areas, including the processing of local products and income-generating activities, in order to help them become less dependent on welfare. Continuing her efforts to alleviate their burdens, Nana Couldiati built the Blessing School in 2015, a six-classroom facility that welcomes orphans, vulnerable children, and those living with disabilities.
Each year, widows receive pagnes (traditional West African wraps), considered a Christmas gift, as well as 2,000,000 FCFA in financial support for income-generating activities. Orphans, in addition to free schooling, receive food for the canteen and school uniforms, all generously provided by this kind-hearted woman.
Based on this observation, Hamiyabidi Lompo, representing the coordinator, invited people of goodwill to support Nana Couldiati in this noble fight she is waging alone for the benefit of many people in eastern Burkina Faso. He emphasized that this distribution symbolizes the Blessing Project's commitment to supporting these women who had lost all hope.
He also indicated that, in addition to these actions, Nana Couldiati recently took charge of the schooling of all the children of Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) who fell in combat. For her, this gesture is a symbol of unity and reflects her unwavering commitment to the ideals of national solidarity and support for peace efforts.
The local authorities present at the ceremony, on behalf of the prefect, president of the special municipal delegation of Diapaga, praised and commended Ms. Nana Couldiati's initiative. They unanimously recognized that her actions bring comfort and encouragement to those working, while also significantly contributing to reducing poverty among the population.
On behalf of the beneficiaries, the president of the association, Taladi Couldiati, expressed her profound gratitude to the donor. "Beyond the material donation, it is Auntie Nana's gesture that counts, a gesture of fraternity. Every year, she remembers us." "In return, we offer him our blessings," she said.
She added that there is nothing more important than remembering one's sisters by bringing them smiles, allowing widows to experience moments of joy, to reconnect, and to share in the community through the association. "She has been with us for about ten years, single-handedly, during which time more than 300 women have benefited from various donations and more than 500 children have been sponsored by the Blessing Project," she continued.
Finally, addressing the staff of the Blessing School, she gave thanks to God for their efforts in educating and providing comprehensive care for the children. "These are certainly difficult times, but offering us these moments of joy, despite the circumstances, has a powerful symbolic meaning for us," concluded Taladi Couldiati.