Benin
Our work in Benin
Mary’s Meals is serving more than 3,500 children in Benin
Benin is one of the poorest countries in the world, ranking 173 out of 193 countries and territories in the Human Development Index (HDI).
Most of the population depends on agricultural employment, but a lack of modern farming technology, small farmlands, poor soil, and weak infrastructure all amplify the challenges faced by families. Widespread food insecurity and malnutrition have been intensified by increasing food prices since 2008.
We work with a local partner, Sœurs de Marie de la Médaille Miraculeuse, to provide school meals to more than 3,500 children in a few schools in areas of great need across the country.
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Mary's Meals works in countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and the dedication of many thousands of volunteers around the world, we are successfully feeding more than 2.6 million children every school day.
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