As part of the ongoing implementation of the “Education for All” project, the NGO Christian Alliance for Integral Development (ACDI) and its financial partner New Harvest Mission International (NHMI) distributed school kits to 100 vulnerable children from the communities of Kpèlè, Amakpapé, Atsitsohoé, Kponou, and Asrama on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The ceremony was held in Kpèlè, in the presence of Catechist WILLIAM Komlavi Akoété, parents, coordinators, and facilitators of the project.

These kits, consisting of notebooks, pens, pencils, rulers, chalk, khaki fabric, and school bags, are intended to ease the burden on families for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year and to encourage children to stay in school, especially girls, who are often at risk of dropping out early.

LAKOUGNON Piyalo, a parent, expressed his gratitude: “I would like to thank the NGO ACDI, which came in the name of Jesus. The love they show us is a great blessing. May the Lord of Hosts keep them in good health so they can continue to make our children smile. Thanks to this NGO, our students will now be able to learn in better conditions. May God’s grace be upon all the staff of this organization.”

This activity is part of a broader effort to reduce inequalities in access to education in rural and disadvantaged areas by creating conditions conducive to academic success. Through this concrete action, CIDA once again confirms its deep commitment to inclusive and equitable education.

“We are here today to encourage parents and, above all, to strengthen children’s schooling, especially that of young girls,” said Ms. Ayindo, the project coordinator. She also praised the strong mobilization of parents and children, saying, “This demonstrates their commitment to the project and their willingness to get involved. It is a real encouragement for us to continue our actions and to consider other forms of support, with God’s grace,” she continued.

 According to the coordinator, the selection of beneficiaries is based on specific social criteria. The child must be orphaned by one or both parents and live less than two kilometers from the school to allow for proper monitoring through home visits. 

Through concrete actions such as this, ACDI is paving a path of hope, reminding us that every child, regardless of their background, deserves a fair chance to build their future through education.

This contribution was made possible thanks to the unwavering support of New Harvest Mission International (NHMI), a key financial partner of the NGO ACDI. Their constant support is helping to transform the vision of “Education for All.” ACDI expresses its deep gratitude to NHMI for its loyalty, generosity, and commitment to building a more just future for the most vulnerable children. Thanks to this partnership, lives are being changed and educational paths are being saved.

 

 

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