Report of the annual book-giving ceremony
The highlight of the year for APEED in Benin is the annual book-giving ceremony, held at the start of each school year. The 2009-10 ceremony was held on October 14, 2009 and involved one hundred students each receiving a package of exercise books, stationary & school uniforms. This package enables these students to effectively participate in secondary school, maximising the value of their education and relieving the financial pressure on their families. Without this assistance from APEED, many of these students would not be able to attend school, limiting their education and life opportunities.
The attached pdf is a report of the ceremony, as written by the students of APEED.
For all those who have donated money in the past twelve months, this ceremony is a direct result of those efforts. The money raised at the Beninoise Solidarity Spectactular in Sydney last September provided the funds to support APEED in providing educational materials to its members. A BIG BIG thank you again to everyone who was involved.