Many more youth workers are needed to reach them and help them grow in their faith. Benin Most Beninese live on whatever they can grow. Only one out of five can read and write, and few live more than 47 years. The majority worship spirits found in nature or man-made objects. SIM arrived in Benin in 1946.
People are increasingly receptive to the gospel.
Radio broadcasts create awareness and openings for evangelism among groups such as Muslim Fulani. We are also involved in youth study centers, theological education, a girls' school in Nikki, and women's groups. In addition to expanding these present ministries, future emphasis will be on leadership training, media, and Benin's many unreached minority people groups. Burkina Faso SIM entered Burkina Faso in 1930, and today there are 41 missionaries serving in eight locations. Nearly half the population is Muslim.