Social Action Project in Porto-Novo

Project Details

This NGO began in 1999 focusing on the major social issues in the community that were affecting many residents. Currently serving around 200 people at the center, they offer a variety of educational trainings and workshops for the members including programs on radio, malaria prevention, agriculture and environment, peer education, computers, and HIV/AIDS prevention. They reach out to the orphans and children in need of support in the community, giving them a place to grow and develop into productive young men and women. There is also a pharmacy on site to provide medication for those afflicted with HIV/AIDS. A unique microfinance program has been designed to help members gain experience managing money and raising farm animals.

Volunteer Responsibilities

The organization is very dynamic, striving to serve all sectors of the population. Volunteers are needed to help in all areas of the project but most specifically on small business development with women’s groups, HIV/AIDS education and outreach projects, computer training, teaching English, and child psychology. Volunteers are encouraged to be creative in bringing own ideas to work with the children.

Location

The center is located in Porto-Novo, Benin’s capital city.  All volunteers will be taken to a host family upon arrival and will participate in a three day orientation to Beninois culture and their project.

Accommodations and Meals

Volunteers will stay with carefully screened host families for the duration of the program. Two meals during the week and three on weekends with your host family are included in your stay.

Requirements

Experience or education in counseling, teaching and/or childcare is helpful, but not required.  Any volunteers with experience or study in psychology or business development are encouraged to apply. An intermediate level of French is required. French lessons are available prior to the volunteer project for an additional fee.

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