10/06/2026
Today, we are pleased to present another center, the 12th to be added to the list of child care centers (Orphanage) selected to participate in NOEL EN PARTAGE 2026 in Parakou.
Indeed, during our research over the past few days, we stumbled (gladly) upon this center called "FOYER SAINT JOSEPH" run by the Catholic association "Emilie de Villeneuve" in Parakou (Northern Benin).
Below is the essential information gathered online while we await our visit to this northern region of the country in the coming weeks (by God's Grace).
The Saint Joseph Home in Parakou is a refuge center for children in difficult situations and for young girls who are victims of forced marriage. It was founded in December 2006 by an Italian Philanthropist in collaboration with the Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco.
The center welcomes children (girls and
boys) from Benin and the sub-region. Three (03) sisters: Euphrasie, Begoña, and Beatrice dedicate themselves to these children. They send those who are still able to study to school and provide training in sewing, baking, and making syrup and soap to those who are past school age.
It is a difficult mission that requires
human, financial, and spiritual resources. But unfortunately, the center lacks partners and support. To meet their food needs, the sisters go to the fields with the children to cultivate crops such as corn, potatoes, beans, etc.
Through these children, we are sending an SOS to all people of goodwill who can provide assistance to this center inhabited by the poor of Jesus and Emilie of Villeneuve.
"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these, you did for me." ~ Matthew 25:40 💙🙏
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