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Benin Country Fund

Tatiana, PC Benin

Description

Contributions to the Benin Country Fund support sustainable, community-driven Peace Corps Partnership Program projects in Benin that are led by Peace Corps Volunteers. These projects focus on education, sustainable agricultural systems, and health, as well as critical issues like women's empowerment.

Examples of past projects made possible by donations to the Benin Country Fund:

  • Support for a female soccer team
  • Beekeeping training
  • Spelling bee competitions for students of English
  • Creation of a pharmacy at a community health center
  • Camp BRO (Boys Respecting Others)
  • Girls empowerment and leadership camps
  • Solar powered irrigation
  • Creation of libraries
  • Training in raising rabbits as an income generating activity

Thank you in advance for your support for our projects! Together we can help communities in Benin achieve their dreams.

Merci beaucoup!