Explore the Don Bosco Sisters' Unique Facilities
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Join us to discover Benin from a new perspective! Explore the Don Bosco Sisters' mission, from girls' homes and schools to the vibrant Dantokpa market. Visit centers of hope, education, and empowerment, making a difference in young lives.
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
Soeurs Salesiennes de Don Bosco, Cotonou, Benin
Before you go
- Length
- About 4h
- Languages
- French
- Usual start times
- 09:00 (Cotonou time)
- Coming up
- 13 departures in 3 months, 1 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 4h.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Soeurs Salesiennes de Don Bosco, Cotonou, Benin. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in French. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
13 departures are listed in the next three months, 1 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 09:00. Times are local to Cotonou.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Is it accessible?
The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
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