{{The Rwanda Police Formed Police Unit (FPU) contingent operating under United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) has donated an assortment of scholastic materials to vulnerable pupils in the West African nation.}}
The support which includes one year tuition fees and clothes was given to pupils of Ecole fondamentale de Boulgoundjie located in GAO city on February 25.
It was handed over to the beneficiaries by the Rwanda FPU Mali 1 contingent commander, Chief Supt. Mutezintare Bertin.
The beneficiaries are those that were either orphaned or separated from their families during the North Mali rebellion which took place in 2012.
The support is a financial contribution of each of the Rwanda Police peacekeeper serving in Mali.
The Rwanda Police peacekeepers also provided free medical consultation to 41 patients.
Chief Supt. Mutezintare appealed to the beneficiaries and the youth not to lose hope.
“Even in the face of difficult situations, don’t lose hope; have faith and utilize the available opportunities to pave way for a better future,” Chief Supt. Mutezintare told the students.
He urged them to concentrate on their studies to be future better leaders the country expects.
MINUSMA and the school administration thanked Rwanda Police peacekeepers for their generosity and going beyond their mandate to give hope to the vulnerable youth to acquire education.
They were also commended for being a professional force. There are 141 Rwanda Police peacekeepers in Mali.
The event was also attended by Rwanda Police peacekeepers, MINUSMA staff and area residents.
RNP
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