"Education is key to development. We need everyone's commitment"
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- 21 Feb 2023
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Aliou Cissé, coach of the Senegalese national football team, “The Lions of Teranga”, makes a strong appeal for education for children during his field visit in Tambacounda, in southern Senegal.
TAMBACOUNDA (Senegal), 7 February 2023 – The second Aliou Cissé crossed the gate of the elementary school of Gouye, downtown the Tambacounda city, in southern Senegal, one could hear the loud and happy voices of students yelling "Aliou Cissé, Aliou Cissé".
Aliou Cissé was then directly directed by the school management to a straw classroom, and was welcomed by Mrs. Djiba, teacher of the catch-up class of the school, where 22 children, out of school, are benefiting from a speed learning program, with the intention of reintegrating them into the formal school program.
Aliou Cissé and the UNICEF team, who accompanied him, took their seats in the room and carefully observed the courses prepared by Mrs. Djiba. The session began with maths activities, during which children relearned to count, using small tree branches converted into counting sticks.
11-year-old Ibrahima Mbathé, had trouble focusing in the class activities. He was lucky enough to be sitting next to his idol for this session. "Aliou Cissé is a hero for all of us. We have been informed of his coming since yesterday. I have always wanted to see him. Now my dream has come true. He is even sitting right next to me. I dream of being a champion like him when I grow up," he declared proudly. Read More…
