Cameroon’s First Lady, Chantal Biya, president of the Chantal Biya Foundation, hosted a heartwarming Christmas Tree celebration. This brought joy to 1,500 sick and vulnerable children on Monday, December 23.
The event was a colourful and vibrant occasion, filled with smiles, music, and the spirit of giving.
Highlighting the ceremony was a captivating performance by Ama Pierrot.
He sang wholeheartedly, delighting the First Lady and the children.
His lively performance added to the festive atmosphere, creating cherished memories for everyone present.
The children, wearing white tops, their parents with them, were visibly happy as they received gifts from the First Lady herself.
Their radiant smiles lit up the celebration.
Women of the foundation, adorned in the Foundation’s attire, sang joyful songs, adding to the warmth and unity of the occasion.
Some of the children took the opportunity to thank the Foundation for the gesture.
One child, beaming with excitement, said, “A gift from the First Lady represents immense joy for me because I have never seen Madame Chantal Biya before. Thank you, Mama!”
Another child exclaimed, “I am very happy for these gifts. It is a pleasure to see Madame Chantal Biya for the first time. Happy Christmas to Madame Chantal Biya!”
The Christmas Tree celebration at the Chantal Biya Foundation not only brought smiles to the children but also reinforced the First Lady’s enduring commitment to supporting vulnerable communities during the festive season.
What to Know About Chantal Biya Foundation
The Chantal Biya Foundation is a non-governmental organisation created in 1994, to raise national and international awareness on the fight against poverty, disease, misery and all types of exclusion in urban and rural areas.
The foundation carries the name of the founder, Chantal Biya, wife of the Cameronian Head of State, Paul Biya.
The foundation’s main objective is to assist vulnerable population and combat hardship, particularly focusing on women and children’s welfare.
The foundation has conducted numerous charitable activities, including providing medical assistance, running educational programs, and supporting development initiatives.
One of the major focuses has been healthcare, with efforts to combat diseases like HIV/AIDS and to promote maternal and child health.
Additionally, the foundation has carried out various humanitarian projects, aiding refugees, internally displaced persons, and those affected by poverty.
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