Congratulations to Mr. Mariano Houngbedji (Benin Education Program Coordinator) for earning a prestigious place in the International Zoo Educators Association Sponsored Delegates Program! This October he will represent LVDI International and Organisation pour le Développement Durable et la Biodiversité (ODDB) at the bi-annual conference hosted by Al Ain Zoo in the United Arab Emirates. An important part of Mr. Houngbedji’s participation will involve sharing his experience as a conservation educator focusing on protecting the endangered red-bellied guenon in the Gnanhouizounmè Sacred Forest in Benin. At LVDI International we are committed to protecting nature and inspiring and empowering people to join our conservation efforts no matter which part of the world they inhabit. At the conference Mr. Houngbedji will communicate and network with like-minded individuals across the globe reaching audiences far and wide. We are very happy and proud of Mr. Houngbedji’s latest achievement and look forward to broadening our support base.