Displaced youth in Wau receive sports equipment from Bangladeshi peacekeepers

“I am very happy to receive sports equipment from UNMISS,” said Michael Edward Bindu, a resident of the camp. “Due to the ongoing pandemic we have had an extended hiatus from all education and being engaged in sport allows us to use our time constructively and prevents young people from falling prey to bad habits or engaging in sport. minor offenses. ”

For his part, Lt. Col. Jangir Alam, COCIM officer, UNMISS, stressed the importance of education and peaceful coexistence.

“Education is the first step for young children to acquire knowledge, understand critical thinking and acquire the skills they need to build a prosperous and economically stable future. This handover is a small gesture on our part as peacekeepers to keep young people engaged in constructive activities that promote unity and coexistence, ”said Lieutenant-Colonel.

For his part, James Deng Apai, president of the IDP camp assured the peacekeepers that the young people residing here will make the best possible use of the items.

“Such gestures from international partners like UNMISS motivate us to renew our emphasis on education. Every item received will benefit the whole community, ”he said.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).