Our projects

Education is a long term investment; let’s start now!

We have been active in ELOVI promoting education through the following initiatives:

Primary school presentations

We organize in-school day sessions to present sexual education and hygiene topics by visiting primary schools with trained representatives.

These sessions aim to:

• Discuss sexual education during open house days. The lessons are prepared in advance and based on recurring situations observed in village life.

• Teach girls how to recognize their menstrual cycle and understand the changes happening in their bodies.

• Educate boys on how to respect girls and practice safe sex.

• Provide an emergency contact number for follow-up questions and ensure that girls have access to contraception.

• Talk about personal hygiene, including how to use a toothbrush, sanitary pads, soap, and the importance of regular body washing.

• Introduce the Support to Higher Education (SHE) program (see below). By engaging with primary schools, we are able to follow up with teachers and parents of children who show potential and could benefit from the SHE initiative.

Support to Higher Education (SHE)

Accessing secondary education remains a major challenge for children in rural Côte d’Ivoire. Most secondary schools are located far from the villages and are not reachable on foot. Public transport is either unavailable or unreliable, making daily commuting nearly impossible.

Through the SHE (Support to Higher Education) program, BleuGrys offers students safe and stable housing in the city, close to their secondary schools.

We ensure that these children have access to:

• Proper accommodation

• Daily meals (including staples such as rice, oil, and sugar)

• Clothing and basic personal care items

• A minimum level of supervision and safety

• Ongoing support with their academic and personal challenges

One of our key goals is to create a safe environment where girls are supported to continue their education without facing the risk of early pregnancy.

Current Impact

As of today, BleuGrys supports 8 students who are enrolled in secondary school and live together in a shared house sponsored by the foundation. We cover the cost of rent and provide essential food and supplies to ensure they can focus on their studies and build a better future.