Wednesday 10 June 2009

Agriculture project

Yesterday I visited the Mercy Ships agriculture project, located an hours drive from the ship. Mercy Ships has partnered with Bethesda, a local NGO: we are building an accommodation block for agricultural trainees, and training a dozen trainers in agricultural techniques, and Bethesda will continue the project when we sail away. Below, Ken Winebark from Mercy Ships shows us his demonstration garden where corn and beans are being grown.

Below, Ken & Jean-Claude (also from Mercy Ships) training Beninoise trainers.

Below, construction of the 25-bed accommodation block for the students.

A great and long-lasting project! Olly

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