NGO SHAMMESH’s aim is to help the poorest in the city of Tori-Bossito and the south Beninese region. Our actions may include :

  • the equipment of health centers, schools, orphanages, …
  • the electrification and access to water of rural villages
  • access to culture
  • the financing of a microcredit fund
  • etc…

The Shammesh-Aliho center plays in this part a crucial role. Located in the heart of a rural zone and at the nearest of the local population, the center has a team in charge of detecting needs, setting up projects, checking their implementation, assure their follow-up and report on the objectives.

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Project funding is achieved in different ways : funds granted by french landlords, participation of humanitarian volunteers, 12% contribution de included in the cost of visitors’ trip, NGO Shammesh’s result reinvested in local operations.
Here are the actions carried out since the creation of our NGO :