BEIJING, June 3 -- On the occasion of the 75th International Children's Day, the Chinese Peacekeeping Military Utility Helicopter Unit and the Rapid Response Unit to the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) visited the Comboni Primary School in Abyei Township near the mission area to extend festival greetings and care to the local teachers and students, and convey peace and friendship through cultural exchanges.
During the visit, the Chinese peacekeepers donated more than 1,200 pieces of teaching supplies including schoolbags, stationery, and sports and cultural items to help improve the local teaching conditions. Subsequently, they presented an art performance featuring traditional Chinese culture to the teachers and students.
It is learned that the Chinese peacekeepers have been persistently carrying out educational assistance and support projects in the mission area. Over the past five years, the Chinese Peacekeeping Military Utility Helicopter Unit and the Rapid Response Unit to the UNISFA have visited the local schools for over 20 times. In addition to donating supplies, they also regularly conducts Chinese language teaching and basic science courses to help enhance the local education level, demonstrating the responsibility of a "peace envoy" through practical actions.
