The impact
Better Tomorrow Benin has worked with hundreds of students through its different programs, and provided dozens of scholarships. But the work is more than just numbers. Below you can find some of the stories of the students we have worked with. All of them are smart, resourceful, and determined. Their success is a result of their hard work and commitment; Better Tomorrow just provided some help along the way.
Evodie
“[Better Tomorrow Benin allowed me to be myself, and I am proud of myself. My mom is proud of me too, proud of how I have grown up”
Evodie
Evodie was always a quiet child. Her friends describe her as open-hearted and kind, but shy around people she doesn’t know. Despite being soft-spoken, Evodie excelled in school; she was consistently among the best students in her class. But Evodie also faced significant challenges. She is the youngest of six children, and her father passed away before she was born. Her mother worked hard to provide for her family, but there were days when she had to skip breakfast. There were days when there wasn’t enough money to buy pens and notebooks. And by the time Evodie finished 7th grade, she was beginning to wonder if she should leave school entirely to help her mom. Better Tomorrow Benin worked to make sure she didn’t have to. The organization covered the costs of her education - paying her school fees, securing school supplies, and providing enough money for her to get breakfast and lunch at school. Evodie did the rest: she ultimately enrolled in a vocational school and is now studying fashion and design. She will finish her studies next year.
Justin
Justin is 20 years old and comes from a family of farmers. He has always loved sports, both watching them and playing them. He has a particular love for football and basketball. Justin’s life has not always been easy. In 2017, he lost his leg in a car accident that also claimed the life of his older brother. A few years later, Justin’s father passed away as well. Justin’s older siblings left school to farm and provide for the family. Because of the loss of his leg, Justin didn’t have that option. Better Tomorrow Benin helped him find another one. With the organization’s assistance, Justin enrolled in a vocational school to become a tailor. He just finished his first year. He hopes he can use the skills he learns in school to provide for his mother and his siblings.