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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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Access to Health Clinic Changes Life of Mother and Future Children

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Rachelle Mahouchi is from the village of Kpèkpèhoué in Benin. Rachelle delivered her fifth child at home, having had previous deliveries under the same conditions with no apparent problems. The fifth delivery, however, was a birthing experience so difficult that she almost lost her life. Because of this, she decided to have her sixth child at a THP-Benin health clinic. Hear her story.

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December 28, 2011
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Young Woman Pays Sister's School Fees with Additional Income

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Forced to leave school when her family was unable to pay fees, Véronique Amoussou of Kpinnou Epicenter in Benin participated in animator trainings and developed her own rabbit farm. The income she generates not only meets her own daily needs but enables her to put her savings towards her younger sister's school fees.

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July 12, 2011
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THP-Benin's April 2011 Update to the Global Board

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Read highlights from July-December 2010 from The Hunger Project-Benin in their official report to the Global Board. The complete report is available for download.

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April 30, 2011
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