The Ivorian government continues its commitment to supporting populations made vulnerable by past crises. On Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Abidjan, the Ministry of National Cohesion, Solidarity and the Fight Against Poverty officially presented full funding for the 2025-2026 school and academic year to 213 children from families of victims.

This initiative, carried out in collaboration with the Support Programme for Strengthening Inclusion and Social Cohesion ( PARICS ), is part of the overall framework of the Victim Compensation Programme.

Celebrating excellence and supporting families

The event was not limited to financial aid. The government was keen to recognize merit and emphasize the social emergency:

1. Merit Award: 20 of the most brilliant pupils and students (averages above 13/20) were recognized.
2. Food aid: 130 families of victims received food kits consisting of rice and oil.
3. Human support: Joël Yves Kouadio, representing Minister Myss Belmonde Dogo, recalled that this action aims above all to support "life journeys, stories of courage and hope".

A lever for national reconciliation

For the recipients, this support is much more than a simple grant. Yakoui Leslie , a Master's student in Law, expressed the students' gratitude, emphasizing that this aid embodies a "strong political will to redress injustices" and build a more united nation. She encouraged her peers to transform this opportunity into social success.

A record of solidarity since 2017

Since the launch of this comprehensive care scheme, the figures demonstrate a sustained effort by the State:

2,185 children (orphans, children of injured or direct victims) have benefited from this program between 2017 and today.