We were interviewed at the University in a beautifully prepared setting. Questions were handed out in preparation to Janet as a YALI graduate, and I was a little taken aback when I too had to be in the interview - a little unprepared and not dressed appropriately - well not dressed UP - but it went well.
We met an organisation later that educates youth, particularly girls as in Benin girls were not considered the ones to be educated. The children selected were children that came from a challenging situation and these were sponsored. Sponsorship was given for the education and coupons were given to cover snacks and nutrition. If money had been handed out, the chances were that the money would be used for the sons dowry rather than the daughters education.
Then we moved on to a department at the University where young students in the science department - micro-biologists - took us on a tour through the laboratory showing how food was analysed to discover the best nutritional value. What length of time was needed in fermentation process and cooking to get maximum nutrition. Food analysis. We met the Dean and were warmly welcomed.
A trip to Ganvie to celebrate Janet's birthday gave us a little time to relax and enjoy the beauty of Benin. This is the largest village on water and houses over 25,000 people.
Preparing for the interview to be broadcast
Two young Micro-biologists - she also grows organic mushrooms
and he is busy with his PHD
Now to Ganvie:
THE BIRTHDAY GIRL
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