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Welcome to Jeun' Espoir inc.

History: A branch of the Ottawa-based non profit organization Jeun’Espoir Jamaïque Inc., the project known as Jeun’Espoir Afrique until the summer of 2007 and now called Jeun' Espoir inc. - Project Canada-Benin has already been on three trips to Benin.
Purpose: To follow up on their similar experience in Jamaica in previous years, we wanted to continue to enrich the lives of these young Canadians, this time spending a longer period of time in a different culture. In the wave of Canadian help to Africa, we wanted to join in and help our contacts, the Prison Fellowship International: Benin Section, in their humanitarian endeavors.
Results: Three groups comprised of about ten young adults and a few organizers experienced this humanitarian aid project: During the months of August 2004, 2006 and 2008, they traveled to poor regions and to civil prisons of this West-African country to lend their assistance in various projects such as construction, teaching, medical aid, day camp and social work. They devoted their time, energy, love and vacation to help the most impoverished inhabitants of our world.
Financing: All participants takes part in various fundraisers to cover their expenses and to buy the needed materials such as building supplies, computers, school and medical supplies....

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