Annual Report 2015 - Children Of Africa · E-mail : [email protected]. Presentation of the 4 sectors of intervention Health Sector Social Sector Education Sector

Annual Report 2015

109.000Children had access to reading

free of charge

97.000Children dewormed

64.000Children immunized against

meningitis and typhoid

62.000Kits scolaires distribués

59.000Children monitored by the

ophthalmologic caravan

13Shelter Centers subsidized

10Multimedia rooms offered

8Libraries

The Actions of the Foundationfrom 1998 to 2015

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Summary The Foundation Through Images ...................4

Biography..........................................................6

The Word of the Founding-President................7

The Areas of Intervention...................................8

The Teams of the Foundation..............................10

The Actions throughout the Year 2015..............11

The Hut of Children..........................................13

Health Sector......................................................15

Education Sector.................................................25

Social Sector.......................................................43

Subsidized Centers ............................................50

Another Future for the Children

of Africa

CHILDREN OF AFRICA | RAPPORT ANNUEL 2015

The Foundation through Images :

Education also involves the practice of sports. Above, reesidents of “La Case des Enfants” in full demonstration of Nabundo attack and defense techniques. Miss N'Goran N'dri Emmanuella, 14 and Miss Akmel Andreas both residents of "La Case des Enfants" are preparing for the African Nations

Championship.

Children Of Africa Foundation does not skimp on any means to contribute to the Happiness of children in Côte d’Ivoire.

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The Foundation Through Images :

The joy to bring happiness to toddlers, a mission of Children Of Africa Foundation.

A schoolboy from the "Dominique Ouattara" Kindergarten of Mankono quite happy to try the new

swing offered by the Foundation. Contribute to the happiness of children,

a challenge for the future.

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Biography of Mrs. Dominique Ouattara

A Skilled womanAn Active woman,A Kind-hearted woman

Since the accession of her husband to the Supreme Magistracy Mrs. Dominique Ouattara has given up all her corporate activities as Chief Executive Officer to serve her citizens.Holding a BA in Economics obtained in 1972, a University Diploma of Languages taken, after two years specializing in Economics, in 1975 and a property Administrator Degree in 1987 and a Diploma in Real Estate Expertise in 1989, Mrs. Dominique Ouattara led a distinguished career, while devoting herself to her first vocation, namely the implementation of charitable actions in favor of vulnerable populations. Indeed, in 1979, she created the International AICI Real Estate Group, of which she is the CEO and which is established in several European and African cities. In 1996 she acquired the Jacques Dessanges brand in the United States and became then Chief Executive Officer of the "French Beauty Services" company which included the franchises and hairdressing schools in the United States, as well as hairdressing business and beauty institutes in New York and Washington. Alongside his brilliant professional career, since 1980, Mrs. Dominique

Ouattara is a great help for disadvantaged populations of Côte d'Ivoire, through the social actions she undertakes around the country. These allow her to determine the extent of the needs of the populations.Thus, in 1998 she formalizes her social commitment by creating Children of Africa Foundation. It campaigns for the well-being of vulnerable children of Africa, and mobilizes more and more people around this noble cause. She asked

her friend, Princess Ira von Fürstenberg, to be the godmother of the Foundation and to help her raise necessary funds for its humanitarian actions. Her struggle is approved, donors support her and volunteers commit themselves, allowing thus Children of Africa Foundation to operate in eleven African countries in addition to Côte d’Ivoire.


Dear Friends of the Foundation,Very Dear Donors,

We can never thank you enough for your generosity and your support to Children of Africa Foundation. Without your help, social projects that we implement, would never have been achieved. During 2015, we have once more succeeded in bringing back smile to thousands of children. We have built and renovated schools, created multimedia rooms and helped many underprivileged children have access to reading. Elsewhere, the Christmas Tree held at the Presidential Palace was also a real success, as well as Christmas trees extended throughout the country.

Meanwhile, we have also been able to make people, in need, consult and screened, during our health caravans.

Last year was also marked by the progress of the construction and equipment works of the Mother-Child Hospital of Bingerville. We look forward to seeing it to be operational, to accommodate expectant mothers and their children.

With your help, Children of Africa Foundation will continue to inspire children and relieve families. In 2016, the new project of the Foundation will consist in constructing and equipping the three reception centers for children in distress in the cities of Bouake, Ferkessédougou, and Soubré.

While waiting for the launch of this other big project, I know I can count on your continued support to enable us to provide « Another future for the children of Africa. ».

Dominique OUATTARA

The Wordof the Founding President


Libéria

Guinée

Mali

Burkina Faso

Ghana

The Foundation is mainly operatingin Côte d’Ivoire...

In 2015, Children of Africa Foundation has generously intensified its actions on the whole Ivorian territory, namely, in the three priority sectors of intervention which

are: health, education and the social.

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Zoua-Hounien

Aboisso

Toutes les 13 communes du district d'Abiddjan

ManKouibly

Duekoue

Danané

Tengrela

OdienneGbéléban

Bako Boundiali Korhogo

FerkéssédougouSinématiali

KongTafiré

Katiola

Fronan

Dabakala

FoumboloNiémené

Bouna

DoropoTéhini

Bondoukou

NassianSapli-Sépingo

Tanda

Bouko

Amanvi

Gouméré

Grand Bassam

MbenguéOuangolodougou

Bloléquin

Guiglo

Bangolo

MankonoSeguela

Touba

Vavoua

Bouaflé

DaloaYamoussoukroSinfra

Angoda

ToumodiIssia

Guiberoua

BayotaOuragahio

Lakota

Gagnoa

Dabou

JacquevilleGuitry

Fresco

Grand-Lahou Anyama

Agboville

Adzopé

BingervilleBonoua Adiaké

AssinieSan Pedro

BéoumiBouaké

PrikroSakassou

Bocanda

Mbatto

ABIDJAN


Libéria

Guinée

Mali

Burkina Faso

Ghana

…and in 10 other countries of Africa

The Foundation is operating in other countries of Africa through the subsidy of local structures.

SenegalSubsidy for the Social Samu of Dakar for street children and for the pilot village for the vocational training of adolescent.

MaliFunding of the International Catholic Child Bureau

BéninSubsidy for the association of the SOS “Village d'enfants”.

GuineaDonation of toys to children in hospitals

GabonSubsidy for “Arc en Ciel” and Caritas welcoming children in difficulty

TogoSupport for the empowerment of women’s groups in villages.

CamerounSupport to the assosication HAC supporting people with disabilities

Burkina FasoSubsidy for the management of the Keoogo Center Medico-Psychosocial Project for girls in difficult situationSubsidy for the Children’s Hut of Niou

CentrafriqueSubsidy for “La Voix du Coeur” welcoming street children

MadagascarSubsidy for Father Pedro association


Paris - France

President Mrs. Dominique OUATTARA

DIRECTRICE GÉNÉRALEMme Nadine SANGARÉ

SAS Princess Ira de FURSTENBERG,

Godmother of the Foundation 3, rue Mérimée 75116 Paris - FranceTél. : (33)1.47.55.49.67 - Fax : (33).1.47.55.49.14E-mail : [email protected]

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Secretary General Mrs. Elisabeth GANDON Vice President Mrs. Nathalie FOLLOROUX-BEJANI Vice President Mrs. Fanta SENGER Vice President Mr. Loic FOLLOROUX Permanent Secretary Mrs. Nathalie AMON EKRA Communication Officer Mrs. Claudy STOLZ Legal Advisor Mr. Michel CAZEAUX Advisor Mr. Jacques IMBERT

GENERAL COORDINATORMrs Elisabeth GANDON

SECRETARY GENERALMrs. Nicole AFFO

Abidjan - Côte d’Ivoire08 BP 1353 Abidjan 08 - Côte d’IvoireTél. : +225.22.44.42.66 - Fax : +225.22.44.42.69E-mail : [email protected]

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Director General Mrs. Nadine SANGARE Secretary General Mrs. Nicole AFFO Head of Communication M. Brahima COULIBALY Administrator Pr. Sega SANGARE Administrator Dr. Souleymane DIAKITE COTY Deputy Head of communication Mrs. Éline ARNAUD Advisor Mrs. Patricia Sylvie YAO Advisor Mrs. Sarah SAKO Advisor M. Olivier LOMBART Advisor Mrs. Adja TOURE DIANE Treasurer Mrs. Ramata COULIBALY Permanent Secretary Mrs. AMON Nathalie EKRA Resp. in Charge of the Hut of Children Mrs. Béatrice DURAND Responsible for the Mobile Library Mrs. Aïssatou CISSE

MEDICAL STAFF Dr. Mamadou DIOMANDE

Dr. Jérôme SON Dr. Sylvia DA SILVA ANOMA Dr. Lassina TRAORE Dr. Zakaria SIDIBE

Washington - États-UnisThe American Friends of the Children of Africa Foundation (AFCOA)4200 Wisconsin Ave, NW# 106-296Washington, DC 20016 (USA)Tél. : +1.301.654.59.07 - Fax : +1.301.654.59.19E-mail : [email protected]

The Teams of the Foundation


2015The Actions of

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Paris - France3, rue Mérimée 75116 Paris - FranceTél. : (33)1.47.55.49.67 - Fax : (33).1.47.55.49.14E-mail : [email protected]

Presentation of the 4 sectors of intervention

Health Sector

Social Sector

Education Sector

Subsidized Centers

Given that Heath is an essential factor for the welfare of populations, children of Africa Foundation sets out on its mission to help populations benefit from adequate health care.

The Foundation fights against poverty, by sustaining populations in their initiatives for community development. It particularly focuses on the promotion of women’s entrepreneurship, because empowered women are more likely to ensure care for their children.

The mission of children of Africa Foundation is to provide children with learning facilities which will open the gates for knowledge acquisition and skills to shape their future.

Several reception centers for vulnerable children are subsidized by Children of Africa Foundation. The Foundation has its own reception center, called “La Case des Enfants” (The Hut of Children) in Abidjan – Plateau.

Education Sector The Hut of Children

The Elephants present the African Football Cup of Nations to the residents of Hut of ChildrenThe Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire have

shown, the Trophee of African Football

Cup of Nations 2015 (CAN 2015) to the

residents of The Hut of Children, on

Tuesday 24th 2015 at the stadium of

Bingerville’s Orphanage.

The Hut of Children is the recption center of Children of Africa Foundation which since 1998, has been fully taking care of almost 60 orphans, mistreated streets children. During the year 2015, some wood joinery, plumbing and tiling works for children’s dormitories and the shower room have been carried out. The external paintings of all the buildings and fences have been restored.

L'année 2015 a été marquée par l’acquisition et l’équipement d’un nouveau bâtiment administratif et culturel

The Hut of Children is taking new colors


The activities of the hut children in 2015Several sport, artistic and entertaining activities have enabled children to acquire cognitive,

physical and social fitness or skills.

Sports contribute to the balance of the young residents of the Hut and teach them discipline, the respect of others and the necessary assurance to a perfect thriving.Officially registered to Nambo Federation of Côte d’Ivoire, the club of the Hut has taken part in the Nambodo second edition of the national cup competition on May 16th, 2015 at the “Palais des sports” of Treicheville. During this competition, the children of the Hut have won the Top Team Award. Besides, 2 young

As usual, by the end of school year, a party is organized to congratulate and reward the children of the Hut for their effort, and encourage them to do better the fol-lowing year. Thus 9 schoolchildren of CM2 (6th grade) have been rewarded and have received some presents for having passed their Primary School Certificate.Many of them have been the first of their different classes. Our brilliant student of 3ème (4th grade in secondary school) has passed his secondary school certificate, and has got admission in 2nd c. All the same our student of 1ere (2nd grade of high school) has passed admission in Terminale D. Cer-tain children have never been to school be-fore entering into the Hut. Today, they have catch up with their delay and are among our best students.

Some Excellence Awards for Children.

The Residents on the Winner’s Platform

It is a team of eight people who train our dear children. Certain trainers have started as benevolent and have become since then, special educators. Their experience and competences have made center, a referential of quality in orphans or street children training. The team

has been reinforced in 2013, with some religious members of the congregation “Notre Dame de la Paix” which is bringing a complementary spiritual dimension to education and pedagogy.

A multidisciplinary team to train the children of the Hut.

girls of the Hut have represented Cote d’Ivoire in their category, at the African Nambudo Cup of Nations in Yaoundé, Cameroon, which took place from 19th

to 24th August, 2015. They have won, by themselves, 6 Silver medals, in addition to the congratulation of the jury.


The Actions in Health Sector

The Major Stakes of our Actions in Health Sector

Typology of the actions carried

Donation of materials to hospitals

Immunization campaigns

Ophthalmological caravans

Donation of drugs and materials to sanitary structures

Systematic deworming

Surgery missions

Individual Support

Children of Africa Foundation focuses its actions on preven-tion, and of wide scale. Thus, some vaccination campaigns, ophthalmological caravans, screening and deworming cam-paigns are regularly organized in Cote d’Ivoire. The Foun-dation also proceeds to the reinforcement of the capacities of some health facilities.


The Upcoming opening of the Mother-Child Hospital of Bingerville of Cote d’Ivoire.General constitutive assembly of the Association for Equipment Management

Mrs. Dominique OUATTARA, the Founding-President Children of Africa has chaired the General constitutive assembly of the Asso-ciation for the management of the Mother-Child Hospital of Binger-ville on 13th May 2015, at the hea-dquarters of the Foundation.

On this occasion, the founding members have unanimously adopted the organic texts and regulations. Then, a Board of Di-rectors of 12 members have been set up.

It is composed of Mrs. Dominique OUATTARA’s Children of Africa Foundation, the Government of COTE D’IVOIRE, the “Associa-tion la Chaîne de l’Espoir” and personalities.

Health

Côte d’Ivoire

Holding of the General Constitutive Assembly for the Management of the Mother-to Child Hospital of Bingerville, on May 13th, 2015, at the headquarter of the Foundation.


Signing of a convention between The State of Cote d’Ivoire and Children of Africa FoundationTo enable them to better insert themselves in school lifeCôte d’Ivoire

Signing of a convention between The State of Cote d’Ivoire and Children of Africa Foundation

Health

In the framework of the construc-tion of the Mother-Child Hospital of Bingerville, a convention has been signed between the State of Cote d’Ivoire and Children of Africa Foundation on June 11th, 2015, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

After the signing of the convention, the president of Children of Africa Foundation has expressed her joy. “I’m happy and particularly moved that this convention is signed. It materializes the agreement between the State of Cote d’Ivoire and Child-ren of Africa Foundation, and the willpower to assist us in this so im-portant project for the populations of Côte d’Ivoire, namely women and children.


Equipment of the Infirmary of Felix Houphouet-Boigny University.

Reinforce the technical and medical platform of the University.

Côte d’Ivoire

The President of Children of Africa Foundation has equip-ped the infirmary of Félix Houphouet-Boigny University on Thursday 19th, February 2015, at University Félix Hou-phouet-Boigny of Cocody.

On this occasion, Mrs. OUAT-TARA has also offered some donations to students with disabilities, in order to allow them insert themselves more easily in their daily school life.

Donation of biomedical material to reinforce the technical platform of the Félix Houphouet-Boigny University’s Infirmary.

Value of the equipment and donations to students with disabilities: 15 million F Cfa

Key Figures :

Health

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Key Figures :

Donation to the Regional Hospital Center and ADZOPÉ’s women

Improve the reception capacity of emergency services

1 ambulance and biomedical material given to AZOPÉ’s REGIONAL HOSPITAL CENTER

Prosthesis, three-section match rods, wheelchairs, tricycle and crutches given to 430 women with disabilities.

Key Figures :

Health

Côte d’Ivoire

On the opportunity of the inau-guration of Adzopé’s General Pediatric Hospital Centre, on Saturday May 9th, 2015, the Founding-President of Child-ren of Africa has given many donations in king and cash.

The populations massively present to this ceremony have commended the commitment of Mrs. Dominique OUATTA-RA.

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Launching of the 4th ophthalmological caravan Côte d’Ivoire

To better screen children’s sight problems

Key Figures:

Health

Côte d’Ivoire

Launched, on Wednesday April 22th, 2015 in Anyama, the 4th free of charge Ophthalmological consultation and care caravan of Children of Africa Foundation has been a big success. There were a total of 59.000 children who have been consulted by the ophthalmologists of Children of Africa Foundation. In addition to Anyama, the cola capital, the caravan has visited the towns of Bongouanou and Dimbokro where we have been able to take in charge thousands of children.

Let’s underline that during the launching ceremony of this caravan in Anyama, Mrs. Domi-nique Ouattara, the Founding-President of Children of Africa has given donations in kind and cash to populations.

• 59.000 children in pediatric age treated free of charge

• 605 pairs of glasses given free of charge to children affected by weak vision.


Key Figures:

The Ophthalmological Caravan Tour in Anyama, Dimbokro and Bongouanou

Over 19000 children have been consult and be treated.

• Anyama, 11176 children consulted and treated. 729 pairs of spectacles offered

• Bongouanou, 4086 children consulted and treated. 170 pairs of spectacles offered

• Dimbokro, 3549 children consulted and treated 280 couple of spectacles offered

Ophthalmological caravan in Anyama from 22nd to 24th April 2015

Ophthalmological caravan in Bongouanou from Wednes-day 29th to Thursday 30th April 2015

Ophthalmological caravan in Dimbokro from Saturday 2nd to Sunday May 3rd, 2015.

Key Figures:

Health

Côte d’Ivoire


Reopening of the Dominique OUATTARA Neonatal Service of the University Health Center (CHU) of Yopougon

A New Opportunity for Newborns

The Founding-President of Children of Africa has chai-red the reopening ceremony of neonatal service of Yopou-gon University Health Center (CHU) named after her, on Fri-day May 15th, 2015.

On this occasion the Domi-nique OUATTARA neonatal service Of Yopougon Univer-sity Hospital Center (CHU) has benefited a high technolo-gical equipment provided by Children of Africa Foundation with the support of the Federal Republic of Russia. In addi-tion, Mrs. Dominique OUAT-TARA has equipped 3 services of Yopougon University Health Center, namely: the Neona-tal Center, the Pediatric HIV/AIDS ambulatory treatment center, and the awakening unit of Yopougon University Hospi-tal Center.

Key Figures :

Health

Côte d’Ivoire

• Donations to the Neonatal Center : - 6 intensive therapy incubators for newborns with integrated surveillance monitors - 4 photo-therapy lamps with stands - 1 Warming apparatus for newborns

• Donation to the Pediatric HIV / AIDS Ambulatory treatment Center : - Some material and food provided to newborns

• Yopougon University Health Center. - Comprehensive equipment of the Awakening Room


Key Figures :

Mrs. Dominique OUATTARA in Marrakech to Take Part in “A Gift for Life”

Thanks to the partnership between Children of Africa and Lalla Salma Foundations

For this noble reason, 500 guests of almost every domains have come from all corners of the world, from stars to businessmen, ahead of these guests, on the frontline of these guests, Mrs. Dominique OUATTARA guest of honor.

Invited by her Highness Royal

Princess Lalla Salma, President of

Lalla Salma Foundation - Cancer

Prevention and Treatment, Mrs.

Dominique OUATTARA, President

of Children of Africa Foundation

has taken part in a gala dinner in

Marrakech (South of Morocco),

entitled: “A Gift For Life”, on Sa-

turday 3rd, October 2015. This gala

dinner has been organized, in favor

of the construction of Beni Mellal’s

regional Oncology Center, 200km

from Marrakech.

Health

Côte d’Ivoire


Inauguration and Equipment of the Health centre of Koua- Kouassikro

An Outpouring of Solidarity

• 1 ambulance

• Some biomedical equipment donated

Key figures :

Health

Côte d’Ivoire

The Founding-President

of Children of Africa

Foundation has sponsored

the inauguration of the

“Dominque OUATTARA”

Health Center of Koua-

Kouassikro, on Thursday 8th

October 2015.

In this framework, Mrs.

Dominique Ouattara has

equipped this health Center

of Tiébissou District


The actions in education sector

The Key Stakes of our action in the Sector “Education”

Typology of Actions Taken :

Creation of multi-media rooms Individual supports Bibliobus tours Delivery of didactic materials Delivery of awards to the best studentsDonations of school kitsDonations of school canteens

Children of Africa Foundation is contributing to the schoo-ling of children in the whole country. It is constructing, rehabilitating and equipping school infrastructures.

Key figures :

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Creation of a Multi-Media Room at the Félix-Houphouët Boigny University

To help students integrate the world of New Technologies and Internet

Côte d’Ivoire

• 50 computer kits with internet connection,

• 50 webcams,

• 50 headsets,

• and many other computer equipment.

Key Figures :

Mrs. Dominique Ouattara,

Founding-President of Children Of

Africa Foundation has inaugurated

Tuesday February 19th 2015, the

multimedia room she promised

in October 2014, to the students

of the Félix-Houphouët Boigny

University.

On that opportunity, Mrs.

Dominique Ouattara has

indicated that “Children Of Africa

Foundation has always been

sensitive to the training of students

in general, and more notably

in the field of Information and

Communication Technologies.”

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Key Figures :

Creation of a Multi-Media Room at the Félix-Houphouët Boigny University

To initiate students to computer scienceCôte d’Ivoire

LThe multimedia room: 16 computers connected to Internet, 16 chairs; 16; tables; earphones and a multifunction printer to the “Collège modern” of Odiéné.

Refurbishment and equipment of the library with 1.000 books.

Some pedagogical equipment; 20 soccer jersey sets; 20 footballs and much food stuff for the secondary’s canteen.

Donation in-kind and in-cash valued at 23 million.

Key Figures :

The Founding-President of

Children Of Africa Foundation

has equipped, the multimedia

of the “Collège Moderne” of

Odiéné, Saturday May 23rd,

2015.

In addition, Mrs. Dominique

Ouattara handed out dona-

tions in kind and in cash.

The donations in-kind include:

Pedagogical equipment, 20

football jerseys, 20 footballs,

perishable and nonperishable

food stuffs.


National spelling bee 2015

To reward the best students

Côte d’Ivoire

• 500. 000 CFA to the Prizewinner

• Donations of books to the five other prizewinners

Key Figures :

The education of toddlers is central

for Children Of Africa Foundation.

The Foundation has provided its

support to the winners on the

occasion of the final of this year's

competition, which was held on

Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 at the

Lycée des Jeunes Filles " Mamie

Faitai" of Bingerville . This event was

attended by officials of Education,

students’ parents and many students

from all over Côte d'Ivoire.


Official delivery of a Mobile Library in Adzopé

Thousands of students in Adzopé have thus had access to reading.

Côte d’Ivoire

• 45 primary schools visited by the mobile library,

• 8, 000 children had access to reading,

• Donations in kind and cash valued at 11, 700 millions

Key Expenditures :

The Founding-President of Child-

ren Of Africa has, officially, deli-

vered in the commune of Adzopé,

on Saturday, May 9th 2015, one of

her Mobile Library to the “Mama-

dou KONE school group for a 4

month term.

At this opportunity, Mrs. Domi-

nique OUATTARA provided do-

nations in kind and cash.

It is noteworthy that the Founda-

tion has deployed up-to-date eight

mobile libraries that criss-cross

the regions of Côte D’Ivoire for the

greatest happiness of children.

Key Figures :


The mobile libraries crisscross the country Côte d’Ivoire

• 8 mobile libraries that crisscross the towns, villages and hamlets of Côte d’Ivoire.

• 109, 000 children have gained free access to reading thanks to the mobile library of Children of Africa.

• Donations in kind and cash in the regions visited.

Key Figures :

The Mobile Library at the

Pilot Center of Adjamé

The students had access to the

mobile library of the Children Of

Africa Foundation. The kids have

also benefited from public reading

show.

The Mobile Library of Kong

Since January 2015, a mobile

library from Children Of Africa

Foundation sat off on a tour in the

department of Kong. On that op-

portunity, many primary schools

have been visited, namely the

“Collège Moderne” Dominique

OUATTARA, the Primary Public

Schools of Kong 1, Kong 2, and the

primary school “Bad”.

More than 100, 000 children have benefited from the mobile library


Inauguration and Equipment of the Dominique OUATTARA Nursery School of Agou

Games and Equipment for the Nursery School Côte d’Ivoire

Donations to the nursery school: 3 swings, 3 slides, 3 teachers’ chairs, 3 fans, 3 storage units, 10 hand-washing buckets, 20 little horses, 10 small tables with small chairs, 1 refrigerator, 1 split, 500 kits of floor cloth, kits of games, kits of didactic equipment, wall painting kits, school fees kits and cleaning product kits.

Key Figures :


ren of Africa has inaugurated the

nursery school of Agou that bears

her name from now on, Saturday,

May 9th 2015.

On that opportunity, Mrs. Domi-

nique OUATTARA made dona-

tions in kind and cash of 127

millions CFA. They include game

bars, open air games and toys,

didactic material, armchairs,

furniture, fans, electronic equip-

ment, sweeping and hygiene ma-

terial, decoration accessories and

perishable and non-perishable

foodstuffs.

Key Figures :


Refurbishment and equipment of the Library of the “Collège Moderne” of Odienné

Contribute to education in the most distant areasCôte d’Ivoire

Mrs. Dominique OUATTARA, the

Found-President of Children Of

Africa has refurbished and equip-

ped the library of the Collège Mo-

derne of Odienné with more than

1.000 books, on Saturday May 23

2015. This action was intended to

develop students’ interest in rea-

ding and allow them refine their

research works. The official deli-

very ceremony of that library oc-

curred before Mr. Maurice Koua-

kou BANDAMAN, the Minister

of Culture and the Francophonie,

the local authorities, the students

and the populations.

Key Figure :• 10, 000 books of all kinds


Key Figure :

Creation of a Multimedia Room in the “Lycée Moderne” of Séguéla

Initiate children to internet and computer science

Côte d’Ivoire

• 20 computers with access to internet, 20 headsets and a multifunctional printer

• Donations in kind and cash have been offered to the local primary schools, including public toys, intellectual and entertainment toys, educational equipment, computer kits, covers, cleaning and maintenance products, perishable and nonperishable foodstuffs.

Key Figures :


ren Of Africa has offered on Thur-

sday, July 23rd, 2015, a multime-

dia room to students of the “Lycée

Moderne of Séguéla” with the par-

tnership of LONACI.

With a reception capacity of 20

seats, this room will allow the

students of the “Lycée Moderne”

of Séguéla to get initiated to inter-

net and computer science.


Refurbishment and equipment of the library of the “Lycée Moderne” of Séguéla

Spread in all schools the taste of cultureCôte d’Ivoire

The library of the “Lycée Moderne” of Séguéla has been equipped with 1000 books.

Key Figures :

Mrs. Dominique OUATTARA,

Founder and President of

Children Of Africa has totally

renovated and equipped the

library of the “Lycée Moderne”

of Séguéla with 1000 works,

on Thursday, July 23rd 2015.

It was on the opportunity

of the inauguration of the

multimedia room offered by


to the “Lycée Moderne” of

Séguéla.

The official delivery ceremony

of the library noted the

participation of authorities,

Executives and the populations

of the locality of Séguéla.


Key Figures :

Creation of a multimedia room in Abengourou

Multimedia, a gateway to new technologies

Côte d’Ivoire

• 16 computers with internet connection

• 1 multifunctional printer

Key Figures :


Founder and President to


has inaugurated, on Friday,

September 18th 2015, the

multimedia room of Abengourou.

On that occasion, the Founding-

President of Children Of Africa

had at her side, the Grand

Chancellor, Lady Henriette

DAGRI DIABATE, the Ministry

of Communication, Mrs.

Affoussiata BAMBA-LAMINE,

Mr. Banga AMOIKON, Mayor

of Abengourou and Direccteur

of the “Fondation SERVIR”, Mr.

Meité SINDOU, son of the region,

the President of the regional

council, Mr. Pascal ABINAN.


Equipment of the library of the News Hall of Abengourou

Reading for everybody in Abengourou

Côte d’Ivoire

Key Figures :

Mrs. Dominique OUATTA-

RA, the Founding-President

of Children of Africa Founda-

tion has renovated and equip-

ped the library of the News

Hall of Abengourou, on Fri-

day September 18th, 2015. It

was during the inauguration

of Children Of Africa’s multi-

media room of the news Hall

of Abengourou before the au-

thorities and the populations

of that locality.

These books will allow, from

now on, not only the popula-

tions of Abengourou to have

access to a modern library

but it will also allow students

to refine their research works.

The library of the Nws Hall of Abengourou has been equipped with 3,000 books.


Key Figures :

Inauguration and equipment of the Dominique OUATTARA Nursery School of Mankono

Toys and equipments for the new nursery school

Côte d’Ivoire

The donations include:

Furniture, outdoor games, catering equipment, pedagogical material, cleaning and maintenance products as well as a global catering equipment offered to the future school canteen.

Key Figures :

The Founding-President of

Children Of Africa has inaugu-

rated and equipped the “Domi-

nique OUATTARA” nursery

school of Mankono, on Friday,

Jully 24th 2015.

On the occasion, Mrs. Domi-

nique OUATTARA has provided

in kind and cash donations to

equip that school. The inaugu-

ration ceremony was held in

presence of authorities, senior

executives of the region and the

populations of Mankono.


Children Of Africa Foundation offers a 15 day-stay to the best students of the District of Abidjan

Live rewarding holidays Côte d’Ivoire

Key Figures:

Children of Africa Foundation

of Mrs. Dominique OUATTA-

RA, with the partnership of the

“Association Cité Club Univer-

sitaire” (CCU) offered to the six

best students of the District of

Abidjan, 15 days of educational

vacations in Cap-d’Ail (Sou-

thern France), on Thursday,

July 30th, 2015 at the Head-

quater of the Foundation in

Cocody.

They came back to Côte d’Ivoire,

on Saturday, August 15th, 2015.

15 days of educational vacations in France offered to the best students of the District of Abidjan.


Inauguration of the Canteen of the Public Primary School of Koukourandoumi

Allowing children to have better refreshmentCôte d’Ivoire

Key Figures :

1 freezer, 100 basins, 100 water containers, 500 plates, 500 spoons, 500 goblets, 500 carafes, a kit of pans, 25 cardboards of oil cans, 25 cardboards of tomato bottles, 100 bags of 50 kg of rice and 100 bags of pasta.

The President of Children

of Africa Foundation has

inaugurated the canteen of

the primary public school of

Koukourandoumi on Tuesday,

September 15th 2015.

Native village of Mrs. Henriette

BÉDIÉ, president of the NGO

SERVIR, Koukourandoumi

is located 5 km from the

department of Aboisso.

As the opportunity arose,

Lady Dominique OUATTARA

provided with lot of donations to

the canteen.


Launching of the School Kit Delivery Operation

To allow all students to access school in good conditions

Côte d’Ivoire

• 15, 000 kits and school uniforms have been offered to the children of many regions of Côte d’Ivoire for the 2015-2016 school year.

Key Figures :

It is on Monday, September

28th 2015, that Mrs. Dominique

OUATTARA, president of


proceeded to the launching of

school kits delivery operation

in the “Henriette DAGRI

DIABATÉ” primary school of

Gagnoa.


Key Figures :

Distribution of school kits and uniforms

Donation of school equipmentCôte d’Ivoire

Key figures :• 1, 000 school kits and 1,000 school uniforms to the students

of Lafokpohokaha

• 1, 000 school kits and 1,000 school uniforms to the students of Bacanda

• In addition to school kits and uniforms, the Foundation offered to Rubino 300 cartons of chalks, each of ten packets, 20 geometric sets, 20 wooden horses for the children of the nursery school, 3 swings, 3 toboggans and 5 megaphones.

Children of Africa Foundation

has distributed school kits

and uniforms to:

- the Students of Lafokpo-

hokaha, and the students of

Kong on Saturday, October

17th, 2015, at the public pri-

mary school (EPP) of Lafok-

pohokaha, a village in the

Department of Ferké.

- to the schoolchildren of Ba-

canda, Sub Prefecture of the

department of Ferké on Fri-

day, October 23rd, 2015 at the

Public Primary School (EPP)

of Bacanda 3

In that framework, the Foun-

dation equipped the new nur-

sery school of Bacanda, and

made many donations.

- to the schoolchildren of the

Rubino Commune, on Satur-

day, October 17th, 2015, at the

Independence square



Actions in the Social Sector

The major stakes of our actions in the Social Sector

Typology of the action taken:

Donation to the deprived personsFunding the income-generating activities for womenChild’s DayChristmas Trees

The Foundation works for powerless women for their empowerment through the strengthening and the creation of income-generating activities. This will enable them to contribute to the health and the education of their children.

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Social

Support of the activities of Children of Africa Foundation

Côte d’Ivoire

Key Figures

Godmother of Children of Africa Foundation, Princess Ira of FÜRSTENBERG displayed a art exhibition baptized the “Objets Uniques” on Februrary 24th, 2015 at the Sofitel Hotel Ivoire of Abidjan in presence of His Excellence Mister President of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire, Alassane OUATTARA and Mrs. Dominique OUATTARA, Founding-President of Children of Africa.On this occasion, Princess Ira of FÜRSTENBERG has reiterated her unconditional support to the cause defended by Children of Africa Foundation:‘This is a charitable exhibition that I organize to support the Foundation of my friend, Mrs. Dominique OUATTARA’s.

Coating the “Objets Uniques” of Princess Ira of Fürstenberg

• 120 rare objects have been displayed to the public in order to help people with special needs.


Key Figures

Assistance to Students with disabilities

Improve their integration at the University

Côte d’Ivoire

Key Figures :

Children of Africa Foundation has

provided financial assistance to

the Group for the Integration of

Students with Physical Disabili-

ties of Cote d’Ivoire (GIEHPCI) on

Monday, April 30th, 2015, at the

headquarters of the Group located

in the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Uni-

versity of Cocody.

The aim of this support was to help

them to make their academic regis-

tration.

The Foundation helped 57 students of the Group for the Integration of Students with Physical Disabilities of Cote d’Ivoire (GIEHPCI).


SocialEquipment of the House of Welcome “Arc-en-Ciel” of Odiénné

Strengthen the capacities of the House of Welcome of Odienné

Côte d’Ivoire

These donations consist of equipment for babies including 5 cribs with mattresses and mosquito nets; 5 strollers; 5 youpalas; 25 baby bottles; 1 pack of 200 baby clothes; 10 kits of loincloth, packs of disposable diapers and of cotton diapers; 200 baby bibs and 10 baby-baskets.

Foods for a better nutritional monitoring for toddlers and non-food items such as cleaning products, household appliances and outdoor games have been offered to the center.

Key Figures:

On Wednesday May 20th, 2015, the

Founding-President of Children of

Africa made donations in kind and

in cash to the House of Welcome

“Arc-en-Ciel” of Odienné.

Operated by a congregation called

the “Sisters of the Holy Family”,

this shelter center is a model of

care and protection for children in

difficulty.

It accommodates, in particular, for

orphans, children in difficulty and

children whose parents are affected

by Hiv /Aids.


Key Figures:

Social

Mother’s Day in Abobo

Celebrate this popular festival

Côte d’Ivoire

• 1,000 coolers, 1,000 pasta boxes, 1,000 rice bags of 25 kg, 300 boxes of oil cans, 300 boxes of tomato paste cans, 100 sewing machines, 300 boxes of soap, five tons of sugar bags of 50 kg, 50 freezers, 50 crutches 20 tricycles, 2,000 basins and 50 cartons of sardine cans

• 5,000 WAX clothes have been offered to the women of the Abobo Commune.

Chiffres clés :

On the occasion of the celebration

of the Mother’s Day, the Founding-

President of Children of Africa

wished an happy Mother’s Day to

the Moms of Cote d’Ivoire by offe-

ring them not only wax clothes

but also ofering them donations in

kind.

This ceremony was held on Satur-

day, May 30th, 2015 at the Mana-

gement Company of Abobo Bus

Stations (Sogegar).


SocialFootball Tournament of Children of Africa Foundation, 2015 edition, endowed with the Dominique OUATTARA Cup

A Tournament endowed with the Dominique OUATTARA Cup

Côte d’Ivoire

• 208 trophies offered to the champion teams

• Overall value of the financial envelope : 21.320.000 FCFA

• 51 locations involved

• 153 Jerseys kits

Key Figures :


Founding-President of Children

of Africa has launched the

2015 edition of the Football

Tournament. The launching

ceremony was held on August

5th, 2015 at the headquarters of

Children of Africa Foundation in

Cocody.

This Football Tournament of

Children of Africa Foundation,

dedicated to children from 6 to

15 years-old children took place

in the 13 Communes of Abidjan

District and in 38 interland

cities of the country.


Key Figures :

Social

Christmas Trees 2015

Children of Africa makes 3000 children live the magic of Christmas

Côte d’Ivoire

• 3,000 children coming from the whole District of Abidjan, the area of the South-Comoé and from 16 NGOs and child care structures have celebrated Christmas on Saturday, December 20th, 2015 at the Presidential Palace of Plateau.

• Games, performances of famous artists, Bouldegum clowns’ shows, jugglers and puppets and the arrival of Santa Claus by helicopter added a magical air to this celebration.

Key Figures :

According to Mrs. Dominique

OUATTARA, the aim of the

organization of the Christmas Tree

in the realms of the Presidency is

to allow children to familiarize

themselves with the Institutions

of the Republic. She also rejoiced

for the fact that this celebration

gives the opportunity to children

from different backgrounds and

all social walks to meet and live

together the magic of Christmas.

On behalf of all the children, little

Ahissatou Fahissatou, student in

the 6 form at Abouakro 1 Public

Primary School in the South-

Comoé, thanked Dominique

OUATTARA for her kindness and

for the many and various gifts

offered to the kids.


Subsidized Centres

Key stakes of our actions for the subsidized centers

Typology of actions undertaken

The Foundation intervenes in 11 countries of Africa by subsidizing centres which are intended firstly to support children in the health, education and social sectors.

Care Centre for street childrenHealth centres in rural areasVicational training centers for women living in rural areas


The Keoogo Centre supports the juvenile mothersBurkina Faso

Face to of this category of children, whose rights are violated, Keoogo constitutes an hope, a springboard for creating future sustainable opportunities for these vulnerable beings.

Each year, Keoogo provides juvenile mothers with warmth and comfortable location. The activities set up allow to offer them medical treatment, psychological support, school support as well as training.

We bring back smile, friendship and listening to children.

Subsidized Centers

Key Figures :• Organization of 181 outreach patrols to trace and identify

young mothers in difficult situation

• Decrease of children’s respiratory and diarrheal pathologies

• Return of 16 young mothers to the family

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Sénégal

Subsidized Centers

Urbanization weakens the mecha-nisms of traditional social cohesion. The aftermath for the most under-privileged is translated by the exclu-sion of children in particular.

These children are victims who not only find themselves out of the sight of others, but also outside the Ins-titutions, having lost the commu-nity living codes: loss of the family and social bonds, lost of all sense of time, which leaves room for the only survival imperative. This is not irreversible.

The “SAMU Social” with its doctrine and its methods operates against this phenomenon.

Chiffres clés :

The “SAMU Social” in Senegal reintegrates street children

• Each year : Hundreds of children withdrawn from streetsHundreds of children reorientedDozens of children go back to family


Chiffres clés :

The “Urgence Afrique” NGO supports children on educational and health levelsBurkina Faso et Togo

Subsidized Centers

Children of Africa Foundation subsidizes “Urgence Afrique” NGO in the management of two facilities :

- The Health Centre of Hangnigba-Todji of Togo which is particularly dedicated to the follow-up of the village’s children and mothers

- The hut of the toddlers of Niou in Burkina Faso which welcomes children from 4 to 6 years old. Their daytime are marked by lessons and various extracurricular activities with the education facilitators. Children trained at the hut, generally integrate the school of the village with a good school level.

• At the Health Centre, several hundreds of children and mothers are followed-up each year at the medical level

• At the hut of Niou, 25 students from the kids’ hut have been sponsored for the academic year 2015-2016 in the village’s school and have received school kits

Key Figures :

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Our other subsidized Centers

Subsidized Centers

The association HAC intervenes in Cameroon to support children with disabilities. To contribute to its action, Children of Africa Foundation, which subsidizes this association has funded in January 2015 the establishment of a kinesitherapy and functional re-education unit.

CamerounSupport to HEALTH OF AFRICAN CHILDREN (HAC) association Following the various crisis that occurred in

the Central African Republic, the Foundation which subsidizes “la Voix du Coeur” Center, which operates for the well-beings of children living in difficult conditions took charge of the reconstruction of the children’s dormitory.

- The Childhood House in Bouaké

- Our Lady of Sources in Bouaké

- SAPE NGO in Abobo

- The Religious women of Bondoukou

- ”Arc-en-Ciel NGO” in Odienné

- Pilot village of Dakar in Senegal

MaliThe National Catholic Child Bureau (NCCB) - Support to the Mali NCCB

The Mali-NCCB is an organization involved in the promotion and the protection of children’s rights and dignity. Its aim is to ensure the inclusive growth of all children. The Mali – NCCB commits all its forces to promote children’s dignity and to enforce their rights, too often trampled.

GabonThe “Arc-en-Ciel” CenterThe foundation supports with a subsidy the “Arc-en-Ciel” Center for the protection of Children

The Central African RepublicSubsidy and Care for “la Voix du Cœur” Center

Since 1994, “Arc-en-Ciel” Center works for the implementing of a system of protection of the fundamental right of vulnerable children in Gabon, through practical actions for the eradication of all kind of violence done to children. It contributes to improve the status and the future prospects for children.


Sénégal

Guinea

Bénin

Burkina Faso

Mali

Togo

Cameroon

Côte d’Ivoire

Central Africa

Gabon

Madagascar

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