Welcome on the website of Tree of Life!
We want orphaned and abandoned children to grow up in a healthy environment and to become independent men and women.
New dorms for the kids at the orphanage Yedidja
The landscape at Yedidja has changed dramatically over the last few weeks! A real paved road now leads up to the orphanage. Trucks drive back and forth with loads of sand and cement. There are cement bricks all over the place being dried in the sun. Not only the construction workers, but also the children and staff of the orphanage participate in the work hand in hand.
You can now follow the progress of the construction in our 
photo gallery.
What is a Tree of Life?
The "Molinga Oleifera" is a tree that bears fruit all year round once it is big enough.
The bark, sap, roots, leaves, seeds, oil and flowers are used in traditional medicine in several countries. The leaves are highly nutritious. The tree is also commonly used in hedges and therefore provides protection for many people.
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Sponsor a child today!
Seraphin came to live at the orphanage Yedidja in 2010. In spite of his age (19) he is in 11th grade. His parents live on less than $1 per day and could not afford to send him to school early enough. By taking care of abandoned and orphaned children and sending them to school we give them a new hope for their future. Five children at the orphanage and more than 50 others still need a sponsor.
Please click here for more information on sponsorships with Tree of Life.
Come as a volunteer to West Africa!
Come and help Tree of Life in Benin. Discover exceptional Beninese hospitality. Work in one of our projects. Interested? Click here to read more.
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