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December 2nd 2006
Thanks to everybody for your support in my fundraising! I managed to raise just under $2000 toward my program fees for Youth Challenge International and Cross-Cultural Solutions and really appreciate everyone's help...I had tons of fun and attached a few photos from the night for your viewing pleasure... Best Bron ... read more

Africa » Benin » South » Cotonou

Present day Benin was the site of Dahomey, a prominent West African kingdom that rose in the 15th century. The territory became a French Colony in 1872 and achieved independence on 1 August 1960, as the Republic of Benin. A succession of military gov... ... read more

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Bronwen

I have set up this site to post pictures, comments, stories and to be able to communicate with friends while working and living in West Africa for the next six months. From January 27 to March 30 I will be in Benin working with Youth Challenge International on youth empowerment and employment programs as well as HIV/AIDS awareness. This is the first time that YCI and Oxfam Quebec have worked in Benin and it should be really exciting to help set up the program. Benin is the "heartland" of Voodoo (animism) and I am very excited to learn about the history of the region, slavery, its impact a... full info

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