Citizens of Allada, Benin have gratefully welcomed the construction of a school for EPP Adjadji-Cossoe. In a groundbreaking ceremony on May 21st, children tenderly raised signs of gratitude for Victor, our project coordinator who will guide the construction process.
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The only structure for classrooms near enough for students to attend in this area is a tent. For a country with monsoon seasons, this project will provide a much needed shelter for learning, and 320 new students have already been shortlisted to use the classrooms.
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During the exciting ceremony, the king of the community spoke, students engaged the audience with a cultural performance, and all joined to place mortar on a groundbreaking monument.
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Since then, construction quickly began on May 24th, and 70% of the concrete and reinforcement of the foundation has already been finished!
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