Overview of the Project

Togo is predominantly an agricultural country, with about four-fifths of the work force engaged in farming. Approximately 12% of the land area is arable. Most food crops are produced by subsistence farmers who operate on family farms of less than three ha (7 acres). Agricultural projects in Togo are year round projects with small interruptions during the dry season. During dry season, volunteers will be assigned to other projects.

Role of Volunteer

Volunteers in agricultural projects will assist local staff in reforestation activities of fire-cleared areas, help with land reclamation or support local farmers in planting, cultivating and harvesting crops like corn, beans, yams or pineapples. The crops are sold on local markets and the income goes directly into the projects run by our partner organization – mainly into running a summer camp each year for disadvantages children and to poor and disadvantaged families who are in financial distress and who cannot make their daily livings

Skills/Qualifications

There are no specific requirements for this project however volunteers must be physically fit as projects require a lot of exercise.

Room/Food/Supervision

Global Crossroad manages food and accommodation from the very first day to the last day of the program in collaboration with the local host families involved. Togo foods include rice, fufu, pulses soup, seasonal vegetables, and meat occasionally.

During the teaching project, volunteers will stay with a host family. You will either stay near the center or you will commute to the project every day. You can find the details of arrangement for room/food in placement sheets provided you. Our field staff visits you every 2 weeks and maintains contact by phone or through email with volunteers who are placed in farther locations.

Location Descriptions

Teaching projects are located in located in Kpalimé, a city rich with attractions and sight-seeing opportunities. A relatively young city, Kpalimé was founded at the turn of the 19th century by an Ewe group who lived in the kingdom of King AGOKOLI at Notse. Our volunteer program in Togo offers marvelous opportunities to volunteer abroad while exploring the scenic land of Togo and helping the Togolese people and children.

There will be plenty of time for you to explore Kpalimé and the other places of Togo during orientation. Also, Global Crossroad offers full-day guided tours of Kpalimé as a part of the language program.

Ongoing Togo Volunteer Programs: