Short-term (2 to 4 weeks) "aids awareness" projects in Togo

After the successful realisation of workcamps on the topic of STDs/HIV/AIDS in the last four years, ASTOVOT continues to sensitize people in the villages with discussions, games and theatre plays on this theme. At the end of the work camp, the volunteers and the young people of the village will put a theatre play on stage together. Also, the volunteers will prepare young people of the village to further educate kids in the schools on the topic of STDs/HIV/AIDS after the camp has finished. The volunteers can provide themselves with condoms, fémidom and with posters for the campaign.

After getting a training from a specialise physician, the volunteer will get involved on local approaches about social mobilisation against STD/VIH/AIDS in rural community in Togo. They will identify local association working in this field or young people. They'll give them training to them and for that young in local community will become peers educator. The work will consist on going house to house to discuss with people and learning a theatre which be presented at the end of the camp to the general public.

Yokelé, KLOTO

A basic level of French is obligatory.

131,000 FCFA, about 200 euros to be paid on arrival.

After the successful realisation of workcamps on the topic of STDs/HIV/AIDS in the last four years, ASTOVOT continues to sensitize people in the villages with discussions, games and theatre plays on this theme. At the end of the workcamp, the volunteers and the young people of the village will put a theatre play on stage together. Also, the volunteers will prepare young people of the village to further educate kids in the schools on the topic of STDs/HIV/AIDS after the camp has finished. The volunteers can provide themselves with condoms, fémidom and with posters for the campaign.

After getting a training from a specialised physician, the volunteers will get involved on local approaches about social mobilisation against STD/VIH/AIDS in rural community in Togo. They will identify local associations working in this field or young people. They'll give them training to them and for that young in local community will become peers educator. The work will consist on going house to house to discuss with people and learning a theatre which be presented at the end of the camp to the general public.

AGOU is a locality that is known for its particular mountainous geography and Togo's highest summit, LE PIC D'AGOU at 986m altitude.
The population, essentially peasants and merchants offers a remarkable hospitality. AGOU is also special because of the diversity of its cultures and its tropical fruits. By this village, you can get access to other beautiful villages for the area. The population, essentially consisting of peasants, offers a remarkable hospitality. Agou is also special because of the diversity of its cultures and its tropical fruits.

a basic level of French is obligatory.

131,000 FCFA, about 200 euros to be paid on arrival.

After the successful realisation of workcamps on the topic of STDs/HIV/AIDS in the last four years, ASTOVOT continues to sensitize people in the villages with discussions, games and theatre plays on this theme. At the end of the workcamp, the volunteers and the young people of the village will put a theatre play on stage together. Also, the volunteers will prepare young people of the village to further educate kids in the schools on the topic of STDs/HIV/AIDS after the camp has finished. The volunteers can provide themselves with condoms, fémidom and with posters for the campaign.

After getting a training from a specialised physician, the volunteers will get involved on local approaches about social mobilisation against STD/VIH/AIDS in rural community in Togo. They will identify local associations working in this field or young people. They'll give them training to them and for that young in local community will become peers educator. The work will consist on going house to house to discuss with people and learning a theatre which be presented at the end of the camp to the general public.

KLO-MAYONDI is a locality located at 20km of Kpalimé. It is in the canton of Fiokpo on road KPEDJE of Ghana. This village owes its fame with its natural framework and the climatic freshness of the medium. The population is approximately 5000 inhabitants who is primarily made up of peasants. This village contains immense cultural richnesses. The ancestral tradition is preserved with its various folk groups. You will have to visit the well arranged cascade of Woamé with 3km of Klo with which you can bathe.

a basic level of French is obligatory.

131,000 FCFA, about 200 euros to be paid on arrival.

After the successful realisation of workcamps on the topic of STDs/HIV/AIDS in the last four years, ASTOVOT continues to sensitize people in the villages with discussions, games and theatre plays on this theme. At the end of the work camp, the volunteers and the young people of the village will put a theatre play on stage together. Also, the volunteers will prepare young people of the village to further educate kids in the schools on the topic of STDs/HIV/AIDS after the camp has finished. The volunteers can provide themselves with condoms, fémidom and with posters for the campaign.

After getting a training from a specialise physician, the volunteer will get involved on local approaches about social mobilisation against STD/VIH/AIDS in rural community in Togo. They will identify local association working in this field or young people. They'll give them training to them and for that young in local community will become peers educator. The work will consist on going house to house to discuss with people and learning a theatre which be presented at the end of the camp to the general public.

Hanyigba is a surrounding village of Kpalimé located at 3km. It counts approximately 6000 inhabitants including 68% of woman against 32% men. The saving in this village is primarily based on agriculture, the small animal breeding and of trade of subsistence. This trade practised by the women concentrates around the fruit export and other foodstuffs. The village of Hanyigba is the heart of the ancestral tradition with its various folk groups.

Languages : a basic level of French is obligatory

131,000 FCFA, about 200 euros to be paid on arrival.

This type of workcamp consists in constructing social and collective equipment namely latrines. The local population will help the volunteers to achieve the goal, which is to alleviate the lack of social, educational and sanitary infrastructural areas.
In this sort of work camp, not only the volunteers will construct latrines but they will also join together their various cultures which must be set to the social goal. The volunteers must be ready to go deeply in the culture of the village in order to bring out knowledge in artistic ways such as mural painting, production of notices, theatre and sketches.

- The volunteers will pick up sand and gravel, make bricks, build foundations and walls. Volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning. They are free in the afternoons and then they can make cultural activities with the local population by that time;
- Volunteers will essentially do building work, woodwork and painting;
- Preparing and leading a group of painting and discussion with young people of the village on current topics such as children exploitation; environment protection; girls education; writing and producing a theatre play about AIDS that may educate the population. This kind of workcamp often ends with showing of the works of the group for the village, may it be painting, theatre production, dance and percussion, batik, ceramics….

The project envisages the creation of various activities in favour of young people namely the assembly of a theatrical group commonly called "Kantatata" in Togo. This group will produce parts inspired on the scenes of daily life in our rural and urban environments. Revalorization of the traditionally practised plays which are today in the process of disappearing; introduction of new plays which will be sometimes imported from other civilizations. Creation of a group of ballet and choreography; manufacture of artistic objects (baskets, water-bottles, bow nets, toy cars…); organization of competitions with prizes. These various activities will support rather frequent meetings of the local young people of all the social layers which will also undoubtedly benefit the international volunteers who will carry out this project especially the discovery of the reality of Togolese culture.

1st phase - It consists in launching a campaign in the media to gather young people of all social layers. In what regards the plays, a research team will be set up to collect sketches. The team will be charged to study them and to select them in order to make a collection for the local youth.
2nd phase - It is the phase of the concrete realization of the project whose broad outlines are in the analysis of the project.
3rd phase - It will be the phase of presentation in the form of a show for which the local administrative authorities will be invited.

The town of Kpalimé inhabits around 80 000 people. Here, you can find a post-office, telephone, fax, internet, a hospital, a market, banks, video clubs, hotels, bars and restaurants that offer traditional as well as European food and a swimming pool. It is a friendly town situated in 250m altitude. We will visit the arts centre and the weaving-ateliers of Kpalimé.
Taking the route to Kpando up the mountains, you are passing cascades, woods of teak and lush vegetation. After some 11km, one reaches Kloto in 600m altitude. One can make a stop in the comfortable campement where a restaurant, bar and sculptures can be found.
Passing some goats, you reach Missahohé, a picturesque site dominated by the Mount Kloto (960m), from where you have magnificent views over Kpalimé and Mount Agou. One can ask to visit the Chateau Hausberg, promenade through the beautiful forest of Yoh and see its cascades, numerous flowers, pineapples and wild mangos. You will find products of Africa, such as banana, orange, avocado.

Volunteers must be in Kpalimé at ASTOVOT's offices at 8am the first day of the project, so please plan on arriving at least the day before if not earlier. Volunteers will be met at the airport IF the volunteer emails arrival details at least a week prior to the start of the project.

a basic level of French is obligatory.

131,000 FCFA, about 200 euros to be paid on arrival.

After the successful realisation of workcamps on the topic of STDs/HIV/AIDS in the last four years, ASTOVOT continues to sensitize people in the villages with discussions, games and theatre plays on this theme. At the end of the work camp, the volunteers and the young people of the village will put a theatre play on stage together. Also, the volunteers will prepare young people of the village to further educate kids in the schools on the topic of STDs/HIV/AIDS after the camp has finished.
The volunteers can provide themselves with condoms, fémidom and with posters for the campaign.

After getting a training from a specialised physician, volunteers will get involved on local approaches about social mobilisation against STD/VIH/AIDS in rural communities in Togo. They will identify local associations working in this field or young people. They'll give them training so that youth in these local communities can become peer educators. The work will consist on going house to house to discuss with people and prepare a theatre play which will be presented at the end of the camp to the general public.

Education in Togo faces many problems, as the social and political crisis disturbed the normal course of the academic year. To solve this problem, the committee of summer workcamps in ASTOVOT has proposed school workcamps to fulfil unfinished syllabus and give further support on chapters not well understood in order to assure a good beginning of the school term in primary and secondary schools. This support is important for the students of rural areas who are disadvantaged compared to students in towns. Furthermore, these lessons solve partially the conspicuous lack of school materials.

Volunteers will work five hours daily, mainly in the mornings. They can add social and educational activities with the children in the afternoons. School equipment is given to the students and schools at the end of the workcamp.

This type of workcamp consists in teaching primary and secondary students in basic subjects like French, Maths, English, Physics, German and General knowledge.
Depending on the group, volunteers may participate in activities such as working with children in different workshops (eg. modelling, drawing, games, talk, tales, songs, dance and music).
Volunteers can present typical cultural aspects of their country, such as songs, and can participate in community activities (eg. awareness raising on how to promote local development, hygiene and environmental protection) in their free time.

AGOU (Nyogbo Agbetiko; Gadjagan; Avetonou). Agou is a locality that is known for its particular mountainous geography and Togo's highest summit, Le Pic d'Agou at 986m altitude. The population, essentially peasants and merchants, offers a remarkable hospitality. Agou is also special because of the diversity of its cultures and its tropical fruits. Through this village, you can get access to other beautiful villages in the area.

Volunteers must be in Kpalimé at ASTOVOT's offices at 8am the first day of the project, so please plan on arriving at least the day before if not earlier. Volunteers will be met at the airport IF the volunteer emails arrival details at least a week prior to the start of the project.

a basic level of French is obligatory.

131,000 FCFA, about 200 euros to be paid on arrival.