Education Benin Project #64738

Bibi&Bibo: a nursery for 50 children in Benin

by ALEIMAR - Voluntary Organization

Project Report | Mar 6, 2025
Every Step Counts: Updates from Bibi&Bibo

By Elena Galli | Junior Project Manager

Children at the Bibi and Bibo kindergarten

Dear Friends,

Benin is a country that faces severe inequalities and widespread poverty, especially in rural areas. Unfortunately, in many of these regions, educational opportunities are limited, and many families struggle to provide their children withequate education, especially in early childhood. The Bibi&Bibo kindergarten project in Kpossegan operates within his challenging context, trying to change the lives of children and their families by offering quality education.

During our recent monitoring trip, the director and the aid worker of Aleimar had the opportunity to visit the Bibi&Bibo kindergarten and observe the progress made. The project continues to support 50 children, aged 0 to 5, providing them with a safe and stimulating environment where they can grow and learn.

One particularly positive development of the project is the improvement of infrastructure. During these months, thanks to your donations, renovations were carried out, including the construction of new toilets and a fountain equipped with a manual pump to collect water. This system is also accessible to the entire village of Kpossegan, partially solving the shortage of drinking water and improving the quality of life for the whole community.

In addition to benefiting from a welcoming educational environment, children continue to receive a nutritious meal every day, which is essential for their physical and cognitive development. Daily learning and play activities stimulate their cognitive, social and emotional growth. Our aid worker was able to notice the significant progress that the children are making, demonstrating the effectiveness of the educational program.

Thanks to your continued support, the project is achieving great results and making a big difference in the lives of children and families in Kpossegan. Your generosity makes it possible to guarantee these children a better future and more opportunities for growth. Every step we take togetherhelps build brighter future for these children, a future of opportunity, hope and growth.

Thank you very much for your contribution!

Children at the Bibi and Bibo kindergarten

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Oct 23, 2024
Monitoring Trip: Bibi&Bibo nursery in Benin

By Giulia Geron | Junior Project Manager

Dear friends,

Last May, our Director, along with five Aleimar volunteers, traveled to Benin for our periodic monitoring trip. This opportunity allowed us to visit all our active projects in the country and, especially, to meet our local partner and the children we support.

Upon arriving in Kpossegan, in central Benin, our volunteers visited the Bibi e Bobo nursery school. The project provides access to early childhood education for 50 children. Our volunteers met these children and reported that the planned activities at the school are being implemented effectively. Significant progress in the children's cognitive, emotional, and social development has been noted.

Following the monitoring trip, it is clear that the project is essential for ensuring these children continue to have access to a safe environment. Aleimar will conduct learning and play activities, supply daily meals, train educational staff, provide necessary materials and equipment for recreational activities, and renovate the infrastructure and essential services.

Before establishing the kindergarten, a campaign was conducted to make the space functional and welcoming. Through this fundraiser, desks, chairs, and mats were sent to Benin. Thanks to this campaign, the kindergarten now meets all the needs of the 50 children. Additionally, we provided powdered milk, which is crucial for the babies in care. In total, Aleimar distributed 1,000,000 CFA (approximately 1,650 USD) worth of powdered milk, amounting to 233 boxes. Each box lasts five days for one child.

A turning point for Aleimar's projects in Benin is the arrival of an Italian project manager on-site, who will conduct further monitoring activities. Her work will facilitate the implementation of the kindergarten project. Our goal for the coming months is to continue supporting the kindergarten children to ensure they receive the best care possible.

We would also like to inform you that work on the kindergarten extension is progressing, as you can see from the photos of the construction site.

Thank you so much for your essential support!

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