Antonio, IK7WUL, sa opäť chystá na humanitárnu misijnú cestu do Afriky. From 18. augusta do 7. septembra 2025 bude počas tejto misie vysielať z Beninu pod volací značkou TY2AA, prevažne na 10 m pásme v SSB, ak mu to časové možnosti dovolia. QSL potvrdzovanie bude realizované cez I8KHC alebo LoTW.
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Previous and future DX activities of IK7WUL
Antonio's Pilgrimage:
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Burundi (9U0DX): In the period 2.-10. August 2025 was QRV as 9U0DX from Burundi, during the same humanitarian mission.
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Rwanda (9X0DX): This was followed by activity from Rwanda from August 10 to 18, 2025, broadcasting under the call sign 9X0DX.
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Plan for other countries: While in Benin, Antonio is planned to possibly QRV as 5V0DX from Togo and potentially as 5N4ATM from Nigeria - all subject to time availability during the mission.
Mission objectives
He will carry out humanitarian work focusing on the renovation of orphanages and community development in these four African countries.
Project activities
Equipment Improvement:
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Renovation of parts of orphanages in order to improve living conditions
Basic needs:
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Buying food for daily nutrition
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School supplies for children's education
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Necessary medicines for health care
Sustainable income projects: (based on available local resources we will implement)
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Breeding of hens for the production of eggs and their sale
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Production of charcoal for the local market
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Agricultural cultivation projects
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Other small productive activities
Financial commitment
100% of the funds received will be directly invested in this humanitarian project.
Transparency
Reports on the progress of the mission will be provided regularly. 👉 www.paypal.me/tonydr73
Benin
Benin is a West African country located on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea, between Togo, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and Niger. It has an area of approximately 112 thousand km² and is inhabited by more than 13 million inhabitants. The capital is Porto-Novo, but the real administrative and economic center is Cotonou.
The history of Benin is closely linked with the kingdom of Dahomey, which was a powerful state in the 17th and 19th centuries, also known for its slave trade. Later, the territory became a French colony, and after gaining independence in 1960, it bore the name Dahomey until 1975, when it was renamed Benin.
Benin is a democratic republic that is considered one of the more politically stable countries in the region. The economy is based on agriculture - mainly cotton, corn and palm oil. Tourism has also been developing in recent years, as the country offers a rich cultural heritage and natural beauty.
Among the most important attractions are the city of Ouidah, associated with the history of slavery, the Pendjari National Park with its rich fauna, as well as the traditional festivals and rituals associated with the voodoo faith, which has strong roots in Benin.