Ivory Coast: a ceremony in tribute to CAN 2024 volunteers
In Ivory Coast, more than a month after the end of the African Cup of Nations, the authorities organized a ceremony to thank the volunteers who contributed to the organization of this event. For most young people, it was a question of capitalizing on this experience.
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The Ivorian football team, big winner of CAN 2024, parade in Abidjan, Monday February 12, 2024 (illustration). © SIA KAMBOU / AFP
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With our correspondent in Abidjan,
Bineta Diagne
They wore green T-shirts which allowed them to be identified in the stadiums and villages of the CAN
in Ivory Coast
. Among them, Rachelle. This 23-year-old student was mobilized to raise awareness about social issues: “
What struck me was the awareness of mistreatment and discrimination. In any case, it really struck me because it was a good subject
,” reports the young woman.
Isaac, 26, a computer science student, was responsible for
welcoming the players to the stadium
. This experience, he says, gave him new skills: “
Well before the CAN, I had difficulty working in a group, but now, since I had the experience of the CAN, it does not pose a problem for me. No problem. I can now work with pressure, it really trained me
,” he assures.
Promote their professional integration
In total, 20,000 volunteers and 10,000 volunteers were recruited to help organize
CAN 2024
. They should now join a government program to facilitate their professional integration.
“
All these volunteers will be made available to local authorities, in particular the regions and town halls. They will be made available to technical and financial partners. One of the reforms on the integration policy this year is to ensure that volunteers are henceforth prioritized in all integration policies in our country
,” indicates Mamadou Touré, the Minister of Promotion of youth. This program should be launched in the coming days.
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