Explore the Don Bosco Sisters' Unique Facilities
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Duration
4 hours
Meeting point
Soeurs Salesiennes de Don Bosco, Cotonou, Benin
Languages
French
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Overview
Program:
Meeting point: 9 am at the Soeurs Salésiennes de Don Bosco in the Zogbo district.
Here, you will visit the girls' home and the alternative school. Afterward, you can purchase textile goods in the tailoring workshop.
Drive to the poor district of Ladji, where the sisters run a pre-school. From there, continue to the "Baraque SOS" at the Dantokpa market (the largest in West Africa). The children who are forced to work at the market are cared for here.
We then walk through the market to the House of the Sun (approx. 15 minutes). Around 10 teenage mothers receive holistic care here, including housing, training opportunities, psychological support, and medical care.
Next door is the House of Hope, where at-risk young people receive training in cuisine, gastronomy, pastry, bakery, cosmetics, soap making, and home economics. There is also a safe place to sleep for young workers from the market.
Afterward, you can enjoy a meal prepared by the young trainees (price between 3000 and 4000 FCFA, optional). This is an opportunity for them to showcase their practical skills.
End of the tour.
Our request: Your voluntary donation helps support our young people!
Meeting point: 9 am at the Soeurs Salésiennes de Don Bosco in the Zogbo district.
Here, you will visit the girls' home and the alternative school. Afterward, you can purchase textile goods in the tailoring workshop.
Drive to the poor district of Ladji, where the sisters run a pre-school. From there, continue to the "Baraque SOS" at the Dantokpa market (the largest in West Africa). The children who are forced to work at the market are cared for here.
We then walk through the market to the House of the Sun (approx. 15 minutes). Around 10 teenage mothers receive holistic care here, including housing, training opportunities, psychological support, and medical care.
Next door is the House of Hope, where at-risk young people receive training in cuisine, gastronomy, pastry, bakery, cosmetics, soap making, and home economics. There is also a safe place to sleep for young workers from the market.
Afterward, you can enjoy a meal prepared by the young trainees (price between 3000 and 4000 FCFA, optional). This is an opportunity for them to showcase their practical skills.
End of the tour.
Our request: Your voluntary donation helps support our young people!
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Dantokpa Market
- Guide and transport for max. 6 Pax
On arrival
Meeting point: Soeurs Salesiennes De Don Bosco, Zogbo. At the end of the street, opposite the Zogbo pharmacy. Left gate, entrance at the sign Centre Laura Vicuna.
Things to note
The social tour is offered in German, French, and English. The social tour can also be booked on other days on request.
This alternative tour serves to support our young people with voluntary donations and thus open up future prospects for a dignified life for them.
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You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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