Solidarity in Aképé: G Fashion and GR Club support 300 students

The G Fashion and GR Club organizations have demonstrated their commitment to disadvantaged children. On September 12, 2024, they handed out school kits to 300 orphaned and destitute students in the village of Aképé, located in the commune of Avé 2. The ceremony took place on the Aképé football field, during the final of the tournament they organized.

The generous event was attended by local figures such as the Mayor of Ave 2, Ayawli Kwaku, as well as the Managing Directors of G Fashion, Gerard Aklikokou, and GR Club, Yao Jacques Laba. Local authorities were also present to show their support for this noble initiative.

The donated kits include school uniforms, notebooks, pens, and other essential supplies to support these students, from preschool, primary, and secondary schools, in their 2024-2025 school year. Gérard AKLIKOKOU, CEO of G Fashion, expressed his gratitude to the authorities and partners who contributed to the success of this event. As an orphan himself, he shared his personal experience, explaining that his action stems from a deep desire to help children in the same situation as him, stating: " I am an orphan, and that is why I am committed to supporting orphans. I invite everyone, especially those who can afford it, to join this cause and support the children in their locality ."

Mayor Ayawli Kwaku also highlighted the moral and social impact of this initiative, praising the efforts of the two organizations to relieve parents and encourage students' academic success. " This gesture is not only a material relief for these families, but also a moral support, in line with the expectations of our government ."

In addition to the distribution of school supplies, the day marked the end of the small post football tournament, organized by G Fashion and GR Club. Launched on August 30, 2024, under the theme " A smile for every child: School supplies for a better future ," the tournament brought together 10 local teams. After a close final, Frère d'Azza FC won the trophy by beating Pro Teams in a penalty shootout (2-0), after the score was level at the end of regulation time.

This first edition of the tournament was also enlivened by performances by renowned Togolese artists, including Sethlo, Conii Gangster, Talakata, Paki Chenzu, Totorino, Fousseni, and many others who enthralled the audience and closed the day on a note of solidarity and celebration. This gesture by G Fashion and GR Club marks an important step in promoting the education and well-being of children in Aképé, while strengthening social ties within the community.

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