Our work in Benin
At a glance
Benin has a population of 9.1million people, and consists of a narrow strip of land that extends north from the Gulf of Guinea. Despite being one of Africa's most stable democracies, with a number of political parties and strong civil societies, Benin remains one of the poorest countries in the world.
Sightsavers in Benin
Benin is the latest addition to the West African countries in which Sightsavers works. The Ministry of Health of Benin approached Sightsavers asking for our support to control river blindness in the country. It is estimated that some 3.5 million people living in 3,500 villages and hamlets are at risk from the disease. We are supporting river blindness work in the country, and aim to support a full comprehensive eye services programme in the future.
Latest news from Benin
Find out the latest news from Benin and our projects and partners there.
CEO visits Benin
In November our Chief Executive, Caroline Harper, visited Francophone Africa: the French-speaking countries of Togo, Benin and Mali. She shares her experiences meeting partners and beneficiaries in Benin...
