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The West African nation of Benin has experienced one of the most stable democracies in all of Africa. Despite this and recent economic growth, Benin remains one of the poorest nations in Africa and the world. The Hunger Project has been working in Benin since 1997 and is currently empowering partners in 15 epicenter communities to end their own hunger and poverty.

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Mobilized Youth Promote Education, Health, Sustainable Agricultural Practices at THP-Benin Epicenters in 2012

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As a part of its ongoing scale-up, THP-Benin inaugurated both Tré-Dassa and Sonon-Guinagourou Epicenters in early 2012. Improved youth mobilization efforts at these and other epicenters have led to rapid expansion of agricultural training programs and a fundraising partnership with THP-Netherlands for the Annual Run for The Hunger Project in Amsterdam.

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October 7, 2012
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Local Moringa Tree Improves Nutrition of Mother and Child

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Mrs. Christine Kpatali, age 22 and mother of a baby boy, was made aware of the nutritional value of Moringa leaves through THP-Benin Health & Nutrition Program. After having used the leaves both for herself and the baby, she shares with us her experience with the Moringa leaves.  

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June 20, 2012
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18-year-old Student Raises Capital for Education and Trading

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Noélie is an 18- year-old old student at the Kissamey Epicenter in Benin. On the verge of dropping out of school, Noélie discovered new energy at THP-Benin's youth mobilization initiative for the achievement of the MDGs. She is now able to get financially ready for entering school and continuing her trade activities.

 

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June 15, 2012
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