In 2009, the foundation invested in the municipality of Zè by building a vocational training centre to address the lack of training facilities in the region.
In 2020, this centre was handed back to the community under the administrative supervision of the Beninese Ministry of Secondary, Technical and Vocational Education and is now autonomous.
Since 2021, the R-FFL and the foundation have been involved in the construction of a new centre in the municipality of Savalou, more specifically in Doumè. This centre enables young people aged 15 to 22 to train in a particular field and obtain a Certificate of Professional Qualification, meeting the needs of the local labour market. The centre currently has 46 students, 24 of whom are studying mansonry and 22 building electricity.
In 2024, the centre continued to expand with the opening of a third course: sewing. Construction of the workshop officially began on 7 October 2024, and by the end of December, 60% of the work had been completed. A delegation from the FFL headquarters visited the workshop site during a field mission in October.
Students in the first two courses benefited from a professional internship in the third term, providing them with practical experience that will enable them to set up their own businesses after completing their training.
All students also benefited from medical and social care, in partnership with the Savalou health centre, ensuring comprehensive support throughout their training.