Benin

THE COUNTRY

Population
11.2 million
Life expectancy
61 years
Population living below international poverty line
36.2%
Religions
  • Muslim 27.7%
  • Roman Catholic 25.5%
  • Protestant 13.5%
  • Vodoun 11.6%
  • Other Christian 9.5%
  • Traditional 2.6%

HIV SNAPSHOT

Estimated people living with HIV
70000
Estimated adult (15-49 years) prevalence
1%
Incidence rate per 1 000 uninfected population
0.37
HIV prevalence in key populations
  • Men who have sex with men 7%
  • Sex workers 9%
  • People who inject drugs 2%
Sources: World Bank, World Health Organization & CIA World Factbook

Hope for Life Benin

Our project provides holistic care to People Living with HIV (PLHIV) and their families in order to improve their living conditions, reduce stigma within their community and, ultimately, to demonstrate the love of God. The project’s four key areas of focus are: treatment of people living with HIV; prevention and education; enabling volunteers; and holistic care.

Want to know more? Contact international.hopeforlife@sim.org

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