Supporting village children into school in Benin

by HANDS AROUND THE WORLD
Supporting village children into school in Benin
Supporting village children into school in Benin
Supporting village children into school in Benin
Supporting village children into school in Benin
Supporting village children into school in Benin
Supporting village children into school in Benin
Supporting village children into school in Benin
Supporting village children into school in Benin
Supporting village children into school in Benin
Supporting village children into school in Benin

Project Report | Nov 15, 2016
November 2016 Update

By Nigel England | HANDS AROUND THE WORLD Project Co-ordinator

Ready for the solar panels
Ready for the solar panels

After a good flight from London through Casablanca, Dick Wheelock and I arrived in Cotonou where we were met by DieuDonne Kakpo our local co-ordinator. On our drive to Affame we stopped to pick up steel tubing and paint to make a frame to mount the solar panels on the orphanage roof.

The new kitchen, storeroom and dining hut were in place (although needing a little finishing in part). We also met a new member of the team (Alice, a recently bereaved lady) with her young son, who will live in as supervisor.

I was very pleased to know that 4 girls and 6 boys have now moved in to the orphanage, with a new girl due to come next school term. The children have been in for a fortnight, are settled in, look happy and well fed.

We were able to complete the setting up of the solar panels that will give a consistent electrical supply and run both water pump and fridge.

We met with local education officers and agreed a feedback system for the 116 children/young people in school, university and apprenticeships. I am setting up a spreadsheet to monitor their progress and help with the new intake.

The 4 hectares of land acquired recently looks very promising for growing food and cash crops.

Altogether a very encouraging and successful visit!


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Nov 1, 2016
October 2016 Update

By Nigel England | HANDS AROUND THE WORLD Project Co-ordinator

Aug 5, 2016
August 2016 Update

By Dick Wheelock | HANDS AROUND THE WORLD Project Co-ordinator

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Location: MONMOUTH, MONMOUTHSHIRE - United Kingdom
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Bridget Higginson
Monmouth , Monmouthshire United Kingdom

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