From Tenants to Owners, Women in Benin Are Securing Their Rights and Future
The morning sun rose over the land of Benin, casting a golden glow on the land Assana Abdoulaye had tended for decades. For years, Assana and the women in Sinendé had planted, harvested, and labored – always tenants, never owners. The land they worked was passed down through generations of men, and women like Assana…
Read MoreTraining helps increase awareness of menstruation hygiene in Benin
Puberty can be a frightening and confusing time for any girl, especially when the topic is considered taboo. Fortunately, one program in Parakou, Benin is trying to change that. From February 27 to March 3, a Cuso International partner implemented a micro-project where women and men learned about menstruation and safe sexual intimacy and women…
Read MoreFarming programs in Northern Benin aim to bring independence for women
In Benin, women are often overlooked when it comes to land ownership. This leads to challenges when they try to farm so they can generate revenue for their families. Cuso International is working hard to change this reality. With local partner Union des femmes élues conseillères communales (Union of women elected communal counsellor), the Projet…
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