Didier Drogba has today opened his foundation’s first school in Pokou-Kouamekro, Côte d’Ivoire.

350 children can now have access to quality education in the rural cocoa growing community. The school was built and funded by the Didier Drogba Foundation, with the support of Nestlé and the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI). 

With 6 classrooms, a kindergarten class, a school canteen, school latrines, a football field and 3 teachers’ homes to attract qualified teachers, this refurbished school will contribute to the physical,social and academic performance of the children in the village of Pokou-Kouamekro. 

Didier Drogba said “ We have been working on this project for the last two years and I am very proud to see it completed. The belief of my foundation has always been if we give children access to health and education, we will build future generations of doctors, scientists, businessmen and women and that is how we build a better Africa. When I started working with Nestle I explained our vision and they have given us great logistical help and support on the ground to make this school happen”