Nairobi, 1 Jun (Xinhua) -- The "China and Africa Join Hands to Warm Children's Hearts" activity was held in African countries
Xinhua News Agency reporter
On the eve of International Children's Day, President Xi Jinping's wife Peng Liyuan and the African First Ladies Development Federation jointly initiated the "China-Africa Join Hands to Warm Children's Hearts" activity to care for the health of African orphans. Chinese embassies and medical teams in African countries visit children in local orphanages or relevant institutions, carry out free health check-ups and donate love packs.
At the Beidani Abandoned Children Adoption Center in Brazzaville, the capital of Congo (Brazzaville), the courtyard of the adoption center was filled with medical and living items sent by the Chinese Embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The children's immature faces were full of longing and expectation, and they happily communicated with their peers.
On March 29, 2013, Ms. Peng Liyuan came here to visit the children. Ten years later, the scene of that day is still vividly remembered. The head of the adoption center, Bai Pengda, said that the children here have thrived under the care of the two countries.
The Beidani Abandoned Children Adoption Centre now houses dozens of children between the ages of 1 and 16, including children with AIDS and disabilities. "So many Chinese care about us and bring us daily necessities, I want to thank them." A 10-year-old child at the adoption center told reporters.
The Chinese Embassy in Congo (Brazzaville) also cooperated with the 29th batch of Chinese medical teams to aid Congo (Brazzaville) to carry out free medical consultations in many local orphanages. Congolese (Brazzaville) Minister of Social Affairs, Humanitarian and National Unity Goma said that this event is another act of kindness by China's side to Africa. The relationship between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and China is full of love, and the friendship between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and China is also sublimated in love.
Antoinette, former rotating president of the African First Ladies Development Federation and wife of the President of Congo (Brazzaville), said in a written speech that the "China-Africa Join Hands to Warm Children's Hearts" activity embodies the unity and efforts of Africa and China, is another example of Africa-China friendship, and is a "timely rain" for Africa's most needy children. Africa and China have been watching over each other all year round, and China has long stood up for help in Africa, and the friendship between Africa and China will continue to benefit the African and Chinese people.
At the "Children First" orphanage centre in Yaoundé, Cameroon, the Chinese Embassy in Kazakhstan and the 22nd batch of Chinese medical teams to aid Kazakh examined about 100 orphans from two orphan centers on their vision, oral cavity and cardiopulmonary function.
On May 26, in Yaoundé, Cameroon, ophthalmologists from the 22nd batch of Chinese medical teams examined the eyes of children at the "Children First" orphanage center. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Kopso)
"This year marks the 60th anniversary of the dispatch of China's foreign aid medical team, which not only treats and saves people in cities and towns, but also goes deep into villages to save lives and help the wounded. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the medical team for their excellent work. Ndongbo, head of the Mother and Child Center of the Chantal Biya Foundation, told reporters.
In Egypt, the Chinese Embassy in Egypt, together with the Egyptian Ministry of Social Solidarity and Orman Charity, jointly organized a health care activity for Egyptian orphans at the Muhandisin Orphanage in Giza Province, and donated love materials to the orphanage. Egyptian Deputy Minister of Social Solidarity Hassan conveyed the high respect and cordial greetings of Egyptian President Sisi's wife Etisal to Peng Liyuan, and expressed Egypt's high appreciation for the event initiated by Peng Liyuan, and sincerely thanked Peng Liyuan and China for their love. The event reflected the profound friendship between the Chinese and African peoples and was of great significance to promoting cooperation in child welfare. Egypt is willing to further strengthen cooperation with China in caring for orphans and social services, and further consolidate friendly relations.
In Namibia, a medical team composed of 10 domestic experts made a special trip here, together with four medical staff from the 15th batch of medical teams to aid Namibia, to provide medical examinations and donate stationery, food, sports supplies, etc. to more than 100 teenagers in Namibian Children's Home. In her speech, Gengos, Rotating President of the African First Ladies Development Federation and wife of the President of Namibia, said in her speech that she was honored to cooperate with Ms. Peng Liyuan in the "China-Africa Hand to Warm Children's Hearts" activity, and repeatedly mentioned and thanked Peng Liyuan, "sister and friend of China".
At the National Empowerment Foundation in Mauritius, the Chinese Embassy in Mao donated love packs containing rice, flour, grain and oil to 10 child welfare institutions. Shayukta Rupont, wife of the President of Mauritius, and Fazila Giva-Dauriavu, Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Unity, said that this act of kindness is the best interpretation of the common destiny and mutual support of Mao and China. China has long helped African countries address challenges such as child malnutrition, hunger and food security. Mao is willing to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation between the two countries in the social field and work together to address various social challenges such as the protection of children's rights and interests.
In Equatorial Guinea, the Chinese Embassy in Chiji, the Chinese Medical Team and the Chichi Chinese Chamber of Commerce jointly donated medical, study and daily necessities to the First Ladies Foundation and a local boarding school, and distributed love packs to all students. The Chinese medical team also provided free medical consultations for school teachers and students, nearby residents, and staff from Chijifang. Eero, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of Equatorial Guinea, and Olo, Secretary-General of the First Ladies Foundation, expressed their heartfelt thanks to the Chinese government and enterprises for their great contributions and selfless dedication to the social development of Equatorial Guinea over the years, saying that this event fully demonstrated China's careful care for the youth of Equatorial Guinea and vividly demonstrated the sincere friendship between the two countries.
At the Tswara Hano Primary School in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, the Chinese Embassy in Botswana donated love packs to the children. Neo Masisi, wife of the President of Botswana, expressed her heartfelt thanks to this initiative and China's long-term outstanding contribution to the development of Botswana. "These school supplies and food provide a great support for education and create a better, more fulfilling environment for children," she said. ”
On May 26, in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, students of Tswara Hano Primary School received a love pack donated by the Chinese Embassy in Bo. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Tsekiso Tebalo)
At the Bombarang Orphanage in Guinea-Bissau, the Chinese Embassy in Guinea-Bissau and the Office of the First Lady of Guinea-Bissau jointly organized a health care activity for Guinea-Bissau orphans. Minister of Women Évora, representative of the First Lady of Guinea-Bissau, said that Guinea-Bissau and China have forged a deep friendship since the Algerian War of Independence, and China has provided a lot of selfless assistance to Guinea-Bissau's economic and social development for a long time.
The Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia and officials from the Office of the First Lady of Ethiopia jointly visited a welfare home in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, and donated stationery, health supplies and nutritional products to more than 70 orphans and disabled children in the orphanage. Dresser Dugma, Minister of State of the Ethiopian Ministry of Health, said that the Chinese government has been helping Ethiopia in various aspects, and "we are very grateful to the Chinese government for its support to orphans and vulnerable children in Ethiopia, and hope to further strengthen cooperation."
On May 29, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, members of the 24th batch of Chinese medical teams conducted physical examinations for children in local welfare homes. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Ping
At SOS Children's Village in Dalaria Algiers, the Chinese Embassy in Algeria, the Chinese Medical Team in Algeria and China Construction Corporation (CSCEC) Algeria donated learning and living materials to the children. The medical team members of China Aid Afghanistan conducted free health consultations for the children on site, and the employees of China State Construction Company also planned a Children's Day party to bring joyful, warm and childlike experiences to the children. "This is a perfect embodiment of the friendship between the Arab-Chinese people and is of great significance." Sofian Gelsif, head of the Children's Village, was very excited by the "China-Africa Hand in Hand to Warm Children's Hearts" activity, "These materials and gifts made the children feel the warmth from China deeply, and the Arab side sincerely thanked the Chinese side for its kindness." ”
On May 31, at SOS Children's Village in Dalaria Algiers, the Chinese Embassy in Algeria and the Chinese Medical Team in Algeria jointly held a Children's Day activity with China State Construction Co., Ltd. Algeria. Xinhua News Agency
At an event held at a social welfare institution in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, people from China and Malaysia jointly distributed love packs containing health supplies, stationery, food, clothing and other materials to children in welfare institutions. The Chinese Embassy in Malaysia also donated food, mattresses, hygiene products and other daily necessities to welfare institutions. The participating children carried brand new school bags, smiled with happiness on their faces, and sang in unison to express their gratitude.
On May 31, at a social welfare institution in Antananarivo, Madagascar, people from China and Malaysia jointly distributed love packs to children in welfare institutions. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Sitaka Rajonarizon)
Presidents, presidents' wives, senior officials, etc. of many African countries attended the national activities, and the atmosphere was warm and moving. Everyone expressed their heartfelt thanks to China for its long-term selfless help and valuable support to Africa, and looked forward to writing a new chapter of Africa-China friendship and working together to create a better future.