The 15th Chinese peacekeeping engineer contingent to South Sudan on Friday donated educational supplies, sports equipment and daily necessities to students and teachers of a local girls' primary school in Wau, northwest of the country.
Located near the peacekeepers' camp, the school has faced severe shortages of essential supplies due to prolonged instability in the region.
In response, the Chinese contingent coordinated with relevant authorities to gather and deliver over 1,000 donated items, including school bags, footballs, basketballs, colored markers, and other essential supplies.
These donations aim to improve the school's teaching and recreational facilities, supporting both education and daily needs.
"So I would like to say thank, thank, thank to them for all the things that they are doing for us. They are supporting us here in school for not only Wau here, [but also] all over the South Sudan," said Peter, a teacher at the school.
With the help of the Chinese peacekeepers, the students tried their hand at writing Chinese characters, experiencing the charm of Chinese culture firsthand.
Meanwhile, the engineering contingent also treated the teachers and students with musical performances, including guitar shows.
"This humanitarian assistance initiative has not only provided tangible support to the school, but also planted seeds of friendship in the children's hearts, allowing them to experience the charm of different countries and cultures. Through this event, we have not only deepened mutual understanding and trust, but have also contributed our share to promoting world peace and development," said Huang Tao, a member of the 15th Chinese peacekeeping engineer contingent to South Sudan.
Chinese peacekeepers in South Sudan donate supplies to local school
