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The Rwanda Formed Police Unit One (RWAFPU1-7) deployed in Malakal, Upper Nile State under the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), donated scholastic materials to displaced pupils of two primary schools in Malakal.
The donation, including 1200 books and 1000 pens, were handed over to West Primary School and Salam Primary School, on Tuesday, May 2, by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Prudence Ngendahimana, the contingent commander for RWAFPU1-7.
The two schools are located inside the Protection of Civilians Camp (PoC), which is under the protection of the Rwandan peacekeepers.
The peacekeepers also donated 100 rain boots to teachers of the two schools and Community Watch Group operating in the camp.
Malakal is one of the areas that are heavily hit by floods during rainy season.
The donation is out of the financial contribution by each of the 240 officers of RWAFPU1-7.
SSP Ngendahimana said that supporting vulnerable students also serves the purpose of peacekeeping.
"Donating to children and teachers is supporting education for all; ensuring that children go to school and giving them hope, despite the circumstances," said SSP Ngendahimana.
He added that the Community Watch Group composed of displaced persons, also play a vital role and partners in ensuring safety of the camps.
Daniel Pal, the chief of Malakal protection of civilian camp (PoC) thanked the Rwandan peacekeepers for the "continued support, friendly and productive working relations."
Reath Kier, the headteacher at West Primary School said that the donation is an encouragement to the children to put their focus on education as their hope for the future.
