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2 feb 2026
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We started our activities in 2000 as a solidarity group of women supporting mothers in distress. In 2004, the group became a registered NGO. We are women facing precarious living conditions who decided to take action to change our lives and improve our environment.
We are based in Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, where children and women are among the most vulnerable, in a context of widespread poverty, gender inequality, and limited protection of children’s rights.
In 2008, we created a nursery and daycare center, offering:
daily care for children (hygiene, meals, safety),
early childhood education (nursery and kindergarten),
tutoring for primary school children,
holiday activities and camps,
support and training for women in difficulty, including single mothers and out-of-school girls.
⚠️ Important reality
Our center does not receive any stable funding from the government or institutions. The small school fees paid by families are far from sufficient to cover operating costs. As a result, the sustainability of the center depends largely on donations, fundraising efforts, and external support.
For us, welcoming volunteers through Workaway is therefore not only about help on site, but also about building long-term sustainability for the children and women we support.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Trabajo de caridad
Proyectos artísticos
Práctica de idiomas
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Enseñanza
Construcción y bricolaje
Cuidado de niños y juegos creativos
Mantenimiento general
Ayuda informática
Intereses
Sostenibilidad
Agricultura
Eventos y sociedad
Cultura
Trabajo de caridad
Jardinería
Dibujo y pintura
Bricolaje y manualidades
Naturaleza
Baile
Playa
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
We remain flexible with working hours to allow volunteers to:
discover Beninese culture,
enjoy the seaside of Cotonou,
visit places such as Ouidah, Ganvié, and Dantokpa market,
participate in local social and cultural life.
We aim to create a welcoming, respectful, and family-oriented environment.
“In Benin, the foreigner is king” — hospitality is part of our culture.
Proyectos con niños
En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.
Ayuda
🔹 TYPES OF HELP & LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers support our local team but do not replace permanent staff.
We are especially looking for volunteers willing to contribute to:
Fundraising & resource mobilization (essential)
Communication and visibility (social media, storytelling, campaigns)
Website creation or improvement
Support to children (tutoring, creative activities, English, games)
Environmental improvement and small projects
Awareness and training activities for adults (depending on skills)
💡 Volunteers who are motivated to become ambassadors of our cause will have the most meaningful experience here.
🔹 IMPORTANT – FUNDING & SUSTAINABILITY (KEY SECTION)
We provide accommodation (ventilated rooms) and meals, which represents a real financial cost for our center — higher than what we are currently able to pay in cash to our permanent local staff.
For this reason:
Volunteers are considered as support, not replacements.
Fundraising, visibility, or resource mobilization is an essential part of the volunteer mission.
Long-term stays are only possible if they contribute to the sustainability of the center.
This may include:
launching or supporting online fundraising campaigns,
mobilizing personal networks,
seeking partnerships or donors,
collecting financial or material support,
helping finance local staff or educational materials.
Transparency is very important to us, and we prefer to discuss these aspects before confirming a stay.
🔹 IDEAL VOLUNTEER PROFILES
🔹 Short stays (2–3 weeks)
Support activities on site
Help with visibility or a specific fundraising action
🔹 Medium stays (1 month)
Active involvement in fundraising
Clear objectives discussed in advance
🔹 Long stays (2–3 months)
⚠️ Specific conditions apply
Strong commitment to fundraising or contribution
Clear agreement on objectives before arrival
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Francés: Fluido
Inglés: IntermedioEste anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
Este anfitrión ha indicado que está interesado en compartir su idioma o aprender otro.
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Alojamiento
We offer private ventilated rooms for volunteers.
Some common areas such as bathrooms and shared spaces are communal.
Volunteers also have access to the kitchen, and meals are prepared using local products (rice, beans, pasta, yams, vegetables, fish, fruits, etc.).
⚠️ As accommodation and food are provided, volunteers are expected to contribute to the sustainability of the project through fundraising or resource mobilization.
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🔹 FINAL MESSAGE TO VOLUNTEERS
Workaway is for us a tool to build sustainability, not only to receive help.
Volunteers who understand this reality and are willing to engage beyond daily activities will find here a deeply meaningful, honest, and impactful experience.
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
This project involves children. Volunteers must respect child protection guidelines and understand that continuity and safety are ensured by local staff.
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.
Podría aceptar mascotas
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Más de dos
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Comentarios (8)
Ce fut une expérience très enrichissante.
J'ai été accueillie comme une membre de la famille et est adorée échanger avec Hortense qui est une femme en or !
J'ai évidement participé à l'encadrement des enfants mais le besoin principal est la collecte de fond permettant de… read more
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Precisión del perfil:
(4.7)
Intercambio cultural:
(5.0)
Comunicación:
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Ce fut une expérience très enrichissante.
J'ai été accueillie comme une membre de la famille et est adorée échanger avec Hortense qui est une femme en or !
J'ai évidement participé à l'encadrement des enfants mais le besoin principal est la collecte de fond permettant de… read more
Hortense et Wulfran, qui ont crée le centre, et le gèrent au quotidien, sont des personnes très investies dans leur projet. Ils mettent beaucoup d'énergie à faire fonctionner l'école et améliorer les conditions d'accueil des élèves.
Leur maison se trouve dans l'enceinte de l'école… read more
! Important !
Au… read more
J’ai passé 1 mois au centre
Super expérience.
Hortense et sa famille sont très accueillant.
On se sent chez nous.
Pensez à amener des jouets pour les enfants en venant. Des fournitures scolaires et tout ce que vous pouvez pour les aider.
Vous avez libre choix de votre emploi du temps. Nous avons pu visiter le Bénin comme le voulait.… read more
Hortense et Wulfran sont des personnes très chaleureuses avec qui j'ai eu de belles discussions et partagé de beaux moments.
Je n'en retire que du positif, j'ai été ravi de pouvoir vous aider.
Je vous souhaite le meilleur pour la suite :)
Hortense a toujours le soucis que son hôte se sente bien sans pour autant être intrusive.
C'est vraiment une expérience enrichissante qui permet de pouvoir comprendre le quotidien des béninois.
C'est sans hésitation que je recommande de réaliser un séjour… read more
