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Summer Workcamps ASTO 2019
COORDINATION ASTOVOT
January 2019
ASTOVOT
(Association Togolaise des Volontaires au Travail)
Route de Kpadapé, quartier Zomayi - BP 97 Kpalimé, Togo
Tél. : (+228) 24 40 17 15 / (+228) 90 73 03 39 / +228 90820452
Mail : coordinationastovot@yahoo.fr / workcamp@astovot.org
Web : www.astovot.orgPRESENTATION OF NGO ASTOVOT
Created in 1957, the NGO Togolese Association of Volunteers at Work (ASTOVOT) is one of the first Togolese
associations. As a non-profit layman, ASTOVOT has been supporting international solidarity initiatives for a
number of decades, as well as the self-promotion of grassroots communities through local development projects.
Today, it remains a great reference in terms of international volunteering and civic service in Togo. Each year,
the NGO ASTOVOT receives dozens of volunteers from European countries (Germany, Belgium, France,
Switzerland, Spain, Luxembourg…) and also from Asia (Japan) thanks to its partnership with several
organizations working in the field of international volunteering and civil service. With a staff of six (6) people
within the Coordination, the Togolese Association of Volunteers at Work (ASTOVOT) is an association of
International Volunteering and Local Development with the objective of:
- Contribute to the animation of the life by the participation of the Togolese and foreign volunteers to the
realization of the works of general interest;
- Contribute to improving the living conditions of local populations by promoting their development and well-
being by safeguarding the ecological, socio-cultural, educational and health environment;
- Promote the movement of people and goods through international and intercultural exchanges;
For example, projects such as: socio-educational activities with mentally disabled young people or young deaf
mutes; peace education, environmental education, reforestation, assistantship at several schools (primary,
secondary schools, high schools) of the city of Kpalimé and the villages of Agou; support to the health staff of
the health centers of the city of Kpalimé; support for library, computer and community radio staff; setting up an
ecological and educational garden; Awareness campaigns on hygiene and STI / HIV / AIDS ...
Currently the projects led by the NGO ASTOVOT are both short-term (solidarity projects during the summer),
medium-term and long-term follow-up. They allow national volunteers (around 150 members) to work
alongside international volunteers and create a real intercultural exchange throughout the year.
Page 01TABLEAU RECAPITULATIF DES PROJETS D’ETE 2019
COD Title of Project Period Localization VI
ASTO01 Construction of a Reception Zomayi-Kpalimé 15
Centre for Young people with 01st to 20th July 2019
Familial Difficulties
ASTO02 Permaculture Learning Kpégolo-Kpalimé 20
(Gardening of organics 02nd au 21st July 2019
products)
ASTO03 Festival Cultural and Batik Agomé-Tomégbé 20
(Festival Kékéli, 4ème édition)
08th to 28th July 2019
ASTO04 Sensitization campaign and 14th au 03rd August 2019 Agou-gare 20
information on HIV/AIDS
ASTO05 First Aids gestures « Saving 15th July au 04th August Kpalimé 20
lives Together! » 2019
ASTO06 Support Youth 21st July to 05th August Kpalimé 15
Entrepreneurship août 2019
ASTO07 Awareness campaign and 22nd July to 11th August Kpalimé 15
education on illegal 2019
immigration
ASTO08 Immersion in the farming 06th to 24th August 2019 Kuma-Apoti 20
families
ASTO09 Youth work (socio- 12th to 30th August 2019 Yéviépé 20
educational) with Yéviépé’s
children.
ASTO10 Informatics and cinema for 13th to 31st August 2019 Zomayi-Kpalimé 15
all children and youth
Page 02ASTO 01: Construction of a Reception Centre
for Young people with Familial Difficulties
Date: 01st to 20th July 2019
Lieu : Kpalimé (Kloto)
CONTEXT AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT:
In order to be closer to the underprivileged and disadvantaged population, the NGO ASTOVOT through
crowdfunding decided to build a reception and reintegration center at the disposal of young people with family
difficulties in Kpalimé commune. The purpose of this center is to ensure full development of these young people
by offering them the opportunity to continue their studies or apprenticeships in acceptable conditions. It should
be noted that this project does not benefit from any global financing or grant from the Togolese State. Each year,
international and national volunteers provide financial, material and technical support for this project.
For the camp site planned for this project and for the year 2019, the planned activities will allow to continue the
completion of the construction of the first dormitory.
GOALS OF THE PROJECT
Main objective
The objective of this project phase is to complete the construction of the first building of the center.
Specific objectives
- Site planning and reforestation of open space;
- Continue the masonry work of the new building;
- Place the supports for the installation of windows and doors.
LOCATION OF THE PROJECT
This project is located in the municipality of Kpalimé. Located 120 km north of Lomé, the town of Kpalimé is
the perfect place for nature lovers and hikers who want to go to discover beautiful mountain landscapes and
tropical flora. Many natural waterfalls will allow you to cool off at the edge of the water. Kpalimé is also home
to the most important handicraft center in the country where a large number of artists and artisans have settled.
With around 101,088 inhabitants, Kpalimé is a tourist town in the Plateaux region. The capital of Kloto
prefecture, Kpalimé is home to many facilities such as: district hospitals, the post office, the town hall office,
the prefecture, the police station, the gendarmerie, banks, schools, etc. in short, all public and administrative
services are represented. Apart from the public and administrative services, you will find art shops, shopping
malls, bars, restaurants, discotheques, etc. The large market of Kpalimé comes alive every Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday and abounds with a wide variety of products (you will find "seasonal or non-seasonal" fruits,
vegetables of all kinds and articles of clothing (African style! In summary, it is a city that moves and attracts
many visitors (Togolese as expatriates).
MAIN ACTIVITIES
- Manufacture and collection of bricks;
- Volunteers will help the technicians (masons and carpenters): find sand, help to make the mortar for plastering
Page 03the walls of the new building, cut wood for carpentry; the installation of the supports of the windows and doors
etc. ;
- The volunteers will also take care of the creation of the green space of the center; planting of the plants
ACCOMODATION
Housing conditions are generally primitive.
The volunteers will be housed together in the same house with several rooms (usually 2 to 4 rooms) and will
live near the project site. Housing will be provided with plastic mats or straws but volunteers can however
provide small inflatable mattresses or small floor mats (no bed), sleeping bag, mosquito nets etc. The kitchen
will be organized by the volunteers themselves.
FOOD
Volunteers will cook and eat together their meals. In the kitchen, they will use the local products. There
are many various vegetables and fruits in location, so vegetarian and vegan diets can be continued.
NB: Clean drinking water available.
Internet access and electricity are limited according to the areas of intervention of the projects.
HOBBIES
Apart from the activities to be carried out on the building site, you can enjoy walks, meetings with the
particularly welcoming population, organize parties and excursions to visit the surrounding villages.
LANGUAGE
The languages of the workcamp are English and French. But it’s important to note that the exchanges
in English are very basic.
Page 04ASTO 02: Permaculture Learning (Gardening
of organics products)
Date: 02nd to 21th July 2019
Location : Kpalimé (Kloto)
CONTEXTE ET DESCRIPTION DU PROJET :
This project is part of a sustainable development approach that respects the preservation of biodiversity and the
promotion of the cultivation of organic products. By setting up this project, the objective of the NGO-
ASTOVOT is to promote the cultivation of organic products and make them accessible for local consumption.
The activities carried out in the garden offer a space for exchange of experiences on the values of organic
production and the consumption of local products.
GOALS OF THE PROJECT
- Preserve biodiversity and environmental improvement of the garden;
- Promote the cultivation of various organic products (vegetables and fruits);
- Encourage the consumption of organic products by the local population;
LOCALIZATION
This project is located in the municipality of Kpalimé. Located 120 km north of Lomé, the town of Kpalimé is
the perfect place for nature lovers and hikers who want to go to discover beautiful mountain landscapes and
tropical flora. Many natural waterfalls will allow you to cool off at the edge of the water. Kpalimé is also home
to the most important handicraft center in the country where a large number of artists and artisans have settled.
With around 101,088 inhabitants, Kpalimé is a tourist town in the Plateaux region. The capital of Kloto
prefecture, Kpalimé is home to many facilities such as: district hospitals, the post office, the town hall office,
the prefecture, the police station, the gendarmerie, banks, schools, etc. in short, all public and administrative
services are represented. Apart from the public and administrative services, you will find art shops, shopping
malls, bars, restaurants, discotheques, etc. The large market of Kpalimé comes alive every Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday and abounds with a wide variety of products (you will find "seasonal or non-seasonal" fruits,
vegetables of all kinds and articles of clothing (African style! In summary, it is a city that moves and attracts
many visitors (Togolese as expatriates).
MAIN ACTIVITIES OF THE PROJECT
- Preparation of plates: weeding, nursery, harrowing;
- Manufacture of compost;
- Maintenance of the water distribution pipe system in the garden
- Protection of seedlings (shading), transplanting seedlings, watering seeds;
- Reinforce the fence of the garden.
- Organization of educational activities in the garden with children
- Construction of straw hut and bamboo for relaxation and preservation of tools and products;
Page 05NB: Volunteers interested in this project can bring seed seeds and other documents related to organic
farming themes.
ACCOMODATION
Housing conditions are generally primitive.
The volunteers will be housed together in the same house with several rooms (usually 2 to 4 rooms) and will
live near the project site. Housing will be provided with plastic mats or straws but volunteers can however
provide small inflatable mattresses or small floor mats (no bed), sleeping bag, mosquito nets etc. The kitchen
will be organized by the volunteers themselves. Drinking water available.
FOOD
Volunteers will cook and eat together their meals. In the kitchen, they will use the local products. There
are many various vegetables and fruits in location, so vegetarian and vegan diets can be continued.
NB: Clean drinking water available.
Internet access and electricity are limited according to the areas of intervention of the projects.
HOBBIES
Apart from the activities to be carried out on the building site, you can enjoy walks, meetings with the
particularly welcoming population, organize parties and excursions to visit the surrounding villages.
LANGUAGE
The languages of the workcamp are English and French. But it’s important to note that the exchanges
in English are very basic.
Page 06ASTO 03: Festival Cultural and Batik
(Festival Kékéli, 4ème édition)
Date: 08th to 28th July 2019
Location: Agomé-Tomégbé (Kloto)
CONTEXT ET DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:
Initiated since 2016 by the NGO ASTOVOT, the Kékéli Festival is at its 4th edition this year. This festival is a
vehicle of valuing the Togolese culture in all its diversity through the artistic and folk groups of the soil. This
year's edition is under the theme "Woman and local development". In Togo, women's engagement has a very
important dimension in the socio-economic development of their communities. This project highlights female
leadership in local governance and encourages women to become more involved in local development actions.
As usual, various folkloric groups will take care to value women in all its dimensions. It will also have other
cultural activities around the theme of this edition namely: fashion show in traditional dress, sketches, Batik,
public places safety ... etc. This Festival is for the NGO ASTOVOT, a space for intercultural exchanges and
citizen expression.
GOALS OF THE PROJECT
- Organize of cultural and artistic activities for women as an actor of local development;
- Promote local artistic and folk groups by offering a framework of expression designed to raise awareness on
a theme of female leadership and enhance their talents;
- Develop national and international voluntary intercultural exchanges;
LOCALIZATION OF THE PROJECT
Located 15 km from the city of Kpalimé and 135 km northwest of Lomé, the capital of Togo. The village of
Tomégbé has about 5500 inhabitants. It is a village that is located in a mountainous area with a very beautiful
view. It is so popular with its green aspect and its waterfalls. The inhabitants of the village are very hospitable
and mostly farmers who mainly grow cocoa, coffee, maize, cassava and yam. The dominant religion is
Protestantism, introduced at the end of the 19th century by Pastors from Bremen, Germany. In addition to the
General Education College (CEG), the village has two primary schools and a dispensary.
THE MAIN ACTIONS
The first phase: reflection and awareness-raising around the theme (animation-discussion, study visits-
meetings of local actors, conference-debate, mobilization action ...)
- Organization of workshops around the theme of publishing (local development actors, associations, groups
or women's cooperatives ...);
- Batik workshops;
- Sketch editing around the theme;
Page 07- Health action in the village (public places)
- Accompany the artistic and folk groups in the preparation of the festival
- Organize the festival: logistics, communication media design, sound system, installation
The second phase: Organization of the festival: logistics, communication media design, sound system,
installation
- Arrangement of the room or place of the show
- Installation of awareness stands
- Meeting and discussion with participating groups
- Planning of the progress - organization of the team
- Evaluation
Apart from the activities to be carried out by the volunteers, the folk and artistic groups selected for the festival
will prepare shows around the theme of publishing.
Thus, the festival will take into account the staging of the different folk groups and the staging of the group of
volunteers. It would be the place of expression and valorization of the Togolese culture.
NB: Various awards and certificates will be given to the various groups involved. Volunteers can provide
educational and didactic tools (posters, flyers, audiovisual documents ...) on the promotion of women's
leadership.
ACCOMODATION
Housing conditions are generally primitive.
The volunteers will be housed together in the same house with several rooms (usually 2 to 4 rooms) and will
live near the project site. Housing will be provided with plastic mats or straws but volunteers can however
provide small inflatable mattresses or small floor mats (no bed), sleeping bag, mosquito nets etc. The kitchen
will be organized by the volunteers themselves.
FOOD
Volunteers will cook and eat together their meals. In the kitchen, they will use the local products. There
are many various vegetables and fruits in location, so vegetarian and vegan diets can be continued.
NB: Clean drinking water available.
Internet access and electricity are limited according to the areas of intervention of the projects.
HOBBIES
Apart from the activities to be carried out on the building site, you can enjoy walks, meetings with the
particularly welcoming population, organize parties and excursions to visit the surrounding villages.
LANGUAGE
The languages of the workcamp are English and French. But it’s important to note that the exchanges
in English are very basic.
Page 08ASTO 04: Sensitization campaign and
information on HIV/AIDS
Date: 14th July to 03rd August 2019
Location: Agou-gare (Agou)
CONTEXT AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
It is true that the appearance rate of HIV / AIDS in recent years in Togo has decreased (2.5 in 2016 to 2.1 in
2017) but this does not prevent that the contamination continues to progress within the various social classes
especially among the young people. Promiscuity, drug abuse, multi-partnership and unprotected sex are one of
the problems that can lead to HIV / AIDS along with other risky behaviors that contribute to the spread of HIV
/ AIDS and STIs (sexually transmitted infections). These diseases affect as much in semi-urban as they do in
rural areas. Thus this project is reintroduced into the list of summer projects by the NGO ASTOVOT. The
project aims to inform and educate the largest number of people especially young people about HIV / AIDS and
STIs. The goal is to reduce transmission, strengthen prevention and screening measures. The project also aims
to build and strengthen the skills of community peer educators in conducting HIV / AIDS IE / BCC (Information
Education / Communication for Behavior Change) actions. Targeted areas are considered particularly sensitive
where young people have little knowledge of the risks of the disease transmission, and are usually unaffected
by awareness campaigns. In addition to HIV / AIDS awareness activities, it will also have demonstrations of
the first steps of the first aid that will be organized by volunteers to benefit the people.
GOALS OF THE PROJECT
The main goal is to help reduce the HIV prevalence rate in vulnerable areas.
Other goals are:
- Organize sensitization sessions on the fight against STI / AIDS in public places
- Distribute condoms
- Organize on the sidelines of the awareness campaign, practical demonstrations on the first Aids gestures
THE MAIN ACTIONS
- Volunteers will plan the educative actions, identify the targets, prepare the awareness tools and organize
the outings and education sessions in the village and its surroundings.
- The activities will be carried out in several neighborhoods. Activities strive for both the dissemination
of information on HIV / AIDS and STIs, as well as prevention and screening.
- Interventions: debates, organized after the presentations of films, talks, condom distributions (female
and male) and information sessions on their use. Short sketches will be made to address the issues of
prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) and unprotected sex.
Page 09- The volunteers will also organize activities as first aids gestures.
LOCALIZATION OF THE PROJECT
Situated at 110 km in the north-west of Lome (capital of Togo), the municipality of Agou is a remarquable city.
It is a mountainous region which shelters the highest mountain of Togo: the "pic d'Agou" with its 986m altitude.
This mountain offers a wonderful view over Togo and Ghana. The vast majority of the ten thousand citizens
live from agriculture and cattle breeding. One can find cereals, root tuber, fruit (bananas, oranges, mangos,
pineapples, avocados). The village is known for its legendary hospitality and rich cultural life (folkloric groups
named "Akpèssé" or "Bobobo").
ACCOMODATION
Housing conditions are generally primitive.
The volunteers will be housed together in the same house with several rooms (usually 2 to 4 rooms) and will
live near the project site. Housing will be provided with plastic mats or straws but volunteers can however
provide small inflatable mattresses or small floor mats (no bed), sleeping bag, mosquito nets etc. The kitchen
will be organized by the volunteers themselves.
FOOD
Volunteers will cook and eat together their meals. In the kitchen, they will use the local products. There
are many various vegetables and fruits in location, so vegetarian and vegan diets can be continued.
NB: Clean drinking water available.
Internet access and electricity are limited according to the areas of intervention of the projects.
HOBBIES
Apart from the activities to be carried out on the building site, you can enjoy walks, meetings with the
particularly welcoming population, organize parties and excursions to visit the surrounding villages.
LANGUAGE
The languages of the workcamp are English and French. But it’s important to note that the exchanges
in English are very basic.
Page 10ASTO 05: First Aids gestures « Saving lives
Together! »
Date: 15th July to 04th August 2019
Location: Kpalimé (Kloto)
CONTEXT AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT:
In Togo, a large number of people are still unaware of the basic actions needed to rescue people who have
suffered a road accident or an incident affecting the physical body. Since the situation is becoming more and
more alarming these last moments, the NGO ASTOVOT sets up for two years a project of training and
awareness on the "gestures that save". Thus the project consists in raising awareness and training in particular
taxi-motorcycle drivers commonly known as "Zemidjan" and in general all road users on the actions that save
so that they can have basic notions in the field of first aid in case of traffic accidents or other incidents (trauma,
cardiac arrest, bleeding ... etc.). This project will not only allow beneficiaries to have adequate reactions to first
aid but also the necessary provisions to prevent, limit or eliminate imminent danger in case of an incident and
also how to alert the emergency services.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT
General objective
The overall objective is to contribute to the awareness and training of local communities on "Saving actions"
for better care of victims in case of any accident before alerting the emergency services or emergency.
Specific objectives
- Strengthen solidarity among all citizens through the learning of first aid gestures;
- Train the volunteers on the first rescue actions so that they in turn become trainers on the project;
- To sensitize and train the drivers of taxi-motorcycle and the populations to the gestures that save through
practical demonstrations to the different points of parking of the city;
LOCALISATION DU PROJET
This project is located in the municipality of Kpalimé. Located 120 km north of Lomé, the town of Kpalimé is
the perfect place for nature lovers and hikers who want to go to discover beautiful mountain landscapes and
tropical flora. Many natural waterfalls will allow you to cool off at the edge of the water. Kpalimé is also home
to the most important handicraft center in the country where a large number of artists and artisans have settled.
With around 101,088 inhabitants, Kpalimé is a tourist town in the Plateaux region. The capital of Kloto
prefecture, Kpalimé is home to many facilities such as: district hospitals, the post office, the town hall office,
the prefecture, the police station, the gendarmerie, banks, schools, etc. in short, all public and administrative
services are represented. Apart from the public and administrative services, you will find art shops, shopping
malls, bars, restaurants, discotheques, etc. The large market of Kpalimé comes alive every Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday and abounds with a wide variety of products (you will find "seasonal or non-seasonal" fruits,
vegetables of all kinds and articles of clothing (African style! In summary, it is a city that moves and attracts
many visitors (Togolese as expatriates).
Page 11MAIN ACTIVITIES
At each edition, the project is supported by a team of the National Federation of Civil Protection of Togo
(FNPC). This training will focus on learning the first steps of relief.
Volunteers trained in turn will train Motorcycle Taxi drivers and other road users on different first aid modules.
They will set up a very detailed program to dispense the actions of the first aid in different places of the
municipality with the authorization of the town hall.
The main lines of the training will be: "Securing the accident site and the people involved - Assessing the
condition of the victim- Requesting help- Dispense first aid.
The basic actions that will be taught are: Choking - Bleeding - Unconsciousness - Cardiac arrest (rescue and
defibrillation) - Cardiac malaise.
ACCOMODATION
Housing conditions are generally primitive.
The volunteers will be housed together in the same house with several rooms (usually 2 to 4 rooms) and will
live near the project site. Housing will be provided with plastic mats or straws but volunteers can however
provide small inflatable mattresses or small floor mats (no bed), sleeping bag, mosquito nets etc. The kitchen
will be organized by the volunteers themselves.
FOOD
Volunteers will cook and eat together their meals. In the kitchen, they will use the local products. There
are many various vegetables and fruits in location, so vegetarian and vegan diets can be continued.
NB: Clean drinking water available.
Internet access and electricity are limited according to the areas of intervention of the projects.
HOBBIES
Apart from the activities to be carried out on the building site, you can enjoy walks, meetings with the
particularly welcoming population, organize parties and excursions to visit the surrounding villages.
LANGUAGE
The languages of the workcamp are English and French. But it’s important to note that the exchanges
in English are very basic.
NB: Please the volunteers interested in this project to bring tools or kits on first aid to the extent of their
possibilities. This is not an obligation.
Page 12ASTO 06: Support Youth Entrepreneurship
Date: 21th July to 05th August 2019
Location : Kpalimé (Kloto)
CONTEXT AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT:
Despite the employability programs put in place by the Togolese government to promote youth
entrepreneurship, many of them still struggle to become self-reliant with their economic activities. Because they
still lack the necessary knowledge for a good management of their companies. Conscious of this situation, the
NGO ASTOVOT initiates for the second time the project of support to the entrepreneurship of the young people
in order to give them necessary tools of management of their economic activities.
It is about supporting micro-projects of young promoters by giving them adequate tools to better manage their
activities and make them more profitable.
At the end of the diagnosis, a project among the ten (10) projects studied can benefit from a financial support
with a small envelope as at the first edition.
GOALS OF PROJECT
- List the micro-enterprises carried by young people in Kpalimé commune and select ten (10) who are
in difficulty;
- Conduct studies of organizational diagnosis in selected companies;
- Restore the results of the diagnoses made;
- Organize an exchange workshop and presentation of tools for effective management of micro-
enterprises in the presence of selected young entrepreneurs;
- Promote cultural and skills exchanges between participants and volunteers;
PROJECT ACTIVITIES
- Information and training of volunteers on the progress of the project;
- Census and selection of ten (10) micro-enterprises (field survey);
- Conducting organizational diagnostics for the ten (10) selected micro-enterprises;
- Analysis and reporting of diagnostic results;
- Organization of training workshops for young managers of selected micro-enterprises
- Monitoring and evaluation of the project
LOCALIZATION OF THE PROJECT
Located 120 km north of Lomé, the town of Kpalimé is the perfect place for nature lovers and hikers who want
to go to discover beautiful mountain landscapes and tropical flora. Many natural waterfalls will allow you to
cool off at the edge of the water. Kpalimé is also home to the most important handicraft center in the country
where a large number of artists and artisans have settled.
With around 101 088 inhabitants, Kpalimé is a tourist town in the Plateaux region. Being the headquarter of
Kloto prefecture, Kpalimé has many facilities such as district hospitals, the post office, the office of the Town
Page 13Hall, the prefecture, the police station, the gendarmerie, banks, schools... in short, all public and administrative
services are represented. Apart from the public and administrative services, you will find art shops, shopping
malls, bars, restaurants, discotheques, etc. The large market of Kpalimé comes alive every Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday and abounds with a wide variety of products; you will find "seasonal or non-seasonal" fruits,
vegetables of all kinds and articles of clothing in African style! In summary, it is a city that moves and attracts
many visitors (Togolese as expatriates).
ACCOMODATION
Housing conditions are generally primitive.
The volunteers will be housed together in the same house with several rooms (usually 2 to 4 rooms) and will
live near the project site. Housing will be provided with plastic mats or straws but volunteers can however
provide small inflatable mattresses or small floor mats (no bed), sleeping bag, mosquito nets etc. The kitchen
will be organized by the volunteers themselves.
FOOD
Volunteers will cook and eat together their meals. In the kitchen, they will use the local products. There
are many various vegetables and fruits in location, so vegetarian and vegan diets can be continued.
NB: Clean drinking water available.
Internet access and electricity are limited according to the areas of intervention of the projects.
HOBBIES
Apart from the activities to be carried out on the building site, you can enjoy walks, meetings with the
particularly welcoming population, organize parties and excursions to visit the surrounding villages.
LANGUAGE
The languages of the workcamp are English and French. But it’s important to note that the exchanges
in English are very basic.
Page 14ASTO 07: Awareness campaign and education
on illegal immigration
Date: 22nd July to 11st august 2019
Location: Kpalimé (Kloto)
CONTEXT AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
Today there are many young Togolese who try or want to go through the Sahel countries and challenge the
waves of the Mediterranean with pirogues or makeshift boats to find the shores of Europe. Unfortunately this
perilous and fatal adventure continues to cause desolation within families because there are some of these young
people who do not cross this "imaginary Eldorado" and perish in the Mediterranean or in the ocean. The wave
of illegal or irregular migration has taken on unprecedented proportions in the recent years. During the crossing
to Europe, most migrants perish due to the wreckage of their makeshift boats. It is not a question for the NGO
ASTOVOT to fight against the illegal immigration but to make the candidates aware of the dangers of that.
Because many are among them who do not know the realities of the trip and those who do not know the country
of destination, ASTOVOT wants to educate the unknowing.
Through this summer camp, ASTOVOT wants to contribute in its own way to inform and raise awareness
through actions and to support young people on the difficulties of irregular immigration. For this purpose, it
intends to conduct awareness campaigns to discourage prospective immigrants. These educative sessions will
be furnished by sharing information on the consequences of irregular immigration with young people.
GOALS
- Organize information and awareness sessions in neighborhoods for young people through football
matches
- Make presentations of films and documentaries illustrating the dangers of illegal immigration
- Organize roundtables: exchange of experiences between international volunteers and local volunteers
MAIN ACTIVITIES
The implementation of the project will consist of researching, designing and animating contents describing the
migrants' experiences during their journey:
- Volunteers do research and organize debates with the young on immigration issues
- Volunteers will make collections of photos, documentary films and testimonies showing the dangers of
illegal immigration
- Volunteers will show photos, documentary films and testimonials in public squares in different districts
of Kpalimé City to attract the attention of a large number of people
- Volunteers will organize talk shows on Kpalime's local radio stations to raise awareness of the issues
and dangers of irregular immigration
- Volunteers will produce awareness posters
- Volunteers will produce and present skits to raise awareness
Page 15- Volunteers will conduct awareness campaigns on social networks including Facebook and other media:
Discussions, brainstorming, debates
Practical cases, forum theater
Broadcasting of audiovisual media
REQUIRED
This project responds to the more and more recurrent immigration issues in socio-political and economic
debates, so it requires real support and mobilization of technical and material means for its realization.
Volunteers interested in this project are asked to collect enough tools or educational kits for awareness
(documentary films, posters, documents ... etc.).
LOCALIZATION OF THE PROJECT
Located 120 km north of Lomé, the town of Kpalimé is the perfect place for nature lovers and hikers who want
to go to discover beautiful mountain landscapes and tropical flora. Many natural waterfalls will allow you to
cool off at the edge of the water. Kpalimé is also home to the most important handicraft center in the country
where a large number of artists and artisans have settled.
With around 101 088 inhabitants, Kpalimé is a tourist town in the Plateaux region. Being the headquarter of
Kloto prefecture, Kpalimé has many facilities such as district hospitals, the post office, the office of the Town
Hall, the prefecture, the police station, the gendarmerie, banks, schools... in short, all public and administrative
services are represented. Apart from the public and administrative services, you will find art shops, shopping
malls, bars, restaurants, discotheques, etc. The large market of Kpalimé comes alive every Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday and abounds with a wide variety of products; you will find "seasonal or non-seasonal" fruits,
vegetables of all kinds and articles of clothing in African style! In summary, it is a city that moves and attracts
many visitors (Togolese as expatriates).
ACCOMODATION
Housing conditions are generally primitive.
The volunteers will be housed together in the same house with several rooms (usually 2 to 4 rooms) and will
live near the project site. Housing will be provided with plastic mats or straws but volunteers can however
provide small inflatable mattresses or small floor mats (no bed), sleeping bag, mosquito nets etc. The kitchen
will be organized by the volunteers themselves.
FOOD
Volunteers will cook and eat together their meals. In the kitchen, they will use the local products. There
are many various vegetables and fruits in location, so vegetarian and vegan diets can be continued.
NB: Clean drinking water available.
Internet access and electricity are limited according to the areas of intervention of the projects.
HOBBIES
Page 16Apart from the activities to be carried out on the building site, you can enjoy walks, meetings with the
particularly welcoming population, organize parties and excursions to visit the surrounding villages.
LANGUAGE
The languages of the workcamp are English and French. But it’s important to note that the exchanges
in English are very basic.
Page 17ASTO 08: Immersion in the farming families
Date: 06th to 24th August 2019
Location : Kouma- Apoti (Kloto)
CONTEXT AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT:
This project initiated by ASTOVOT makes it possible to put volunteers in contact with the African peasant
world, in particular that of Togo. It consists of helping peasant families in their fields or plantations and
discovering the agricultural techniques they have developed since the time of their ancestors. Thus the
volunteers will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in various facets of Togolese agriculture, namely:
Seasonal crops, vegetables and vegetable crops as well as crops to be marketed (coffee, cocoa, palm oil ... etc.
- The maintenance of soil fertilization - The improvement of the care and feeding of livestock, mainly the
development of poultry farming which is an Income Generating Activity.
During their stay, they will accompany several families in their rural activities and will exchange with them on
new innovative practices that improve their performance while being part of the values of sustainable
development. They will also organize reforestation activities in the village.
This project is also a space for intercultural exchange and reflection to discover the realities of the Togolese
peasant world.
GOALS OF THE PROJECT
Main objective
The aim is to contribute to the improvement of intercultural and peasant exchanges between different cultures.
Specific objectives
- To help peasant families in their field work;
- Organize exchange meetings on agricultural practices;
- Immerse yourself in the Togolese tradition in families;
MAIN ACTIVITIES
- The volunteers will help the families in several rural activities (plowing, weeding, gathering, reforestation,
clearing, seeds ... etc.);
- Organization meetings in several families to discuss the Togolese culture (talks, dances, songs, proverbs,
stories ... etc.);
- Meetings with farmers' groups or cooperatives to discuss greener agricultural practices;
- Reforestation (several species) of the public places of the village
LOCALIZATION
The village of Kuma-Apoti is one of the ten villages of Kuma Township. It is located north-west of the city of
Page 18Kpalimé. Its relief consists of a vast plateau and wooded mountains. Kuma-Apoti is located in a humid zone
and its climate, very particular for Togo, is much cooler and "temperate" than that of Lomé. The village economy
is essentially based on agriculture, around which a few commercial, craft and tourist activities gravitate. The
agricultural sector employs about 80% of the population. Productions with a low income are coffee and cocoa.
Food crops provide subsistence for families: cereals (maize), tubers (yams, cassava) and legumes (beans). The
region, quite fertile, also allows the cultivation of fruits (banana, plantain banana, pineapple, orange, mandarin
...)
ACCOMODATION
Housing conditions are generally primitive.
The volunteers will be housed together in the same house with several rooms (usually 2 to 4 rooms) and will
live near the project site. Housing will be provided with plastic mats or straws but volunteers can however
provide small inflatable mattresses or small floor mats (no bed), sleeping bag, mosquito nets etc. The kitchen
will be organized by the volunteers themselves.
FOOD
Volunteers will cook and eat together their meals. In the kitchen, they will use the local products. There
are many various vegetables and fruits in location, so vegetarian and vegan diets can be continued.
NB: Clean drinking water available.
Internet access and electricity are limited according to the areas of intervention of the projects.
HOBBIES
Apart from the activities to be carried out on the building site, you can enjoy walks, meetings with the
particularly welcoming population, organize parties and excursions to visit the surrounding villages.
LANGUAGE
The languages of the workcamp are English and French. But it’s important to note that the exchanges
in English are very basic.
Page 19ASTO 09: Youth work (socio-educational) with
Yéviépé’s children.
Date: 12th to 30th August 2019
Location : Yéviépé (Kloto)
CONTEXT AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
With the aim of promoting socio-educational activities in the new Yéviépé village library, and to encourage the
children of the village to give themselves to reading and educational activities; the NGO ASTOVOT organizes
a project of socio-educational animation and school support for the students of Yéviépé. This project provides
a framework for growth and also improve the level of children in several subjects (Mathematics, English and
French) before the start of classes. It will also be an opportunity to discuss with parents and teachers about the
education of children around meetings organized in partnership with the village development committee (CVD).
GOALS OF THE PROJECT
- Organize recreational and educational activities (games, dances, songs, sports, reading) in the library
for the benefit of the children of the village.
- Organize support classes (French, English, mathematics) to improve the level of children before the
start of the school year.
- To fulfil a film-debate.
MAIN ACTIVITIES OF THE PROJECT
The activities to be carried out will be divided into two parts:
- The first part will be devoted to support classes for primary students in the subjects in which they have
the most difficulties with. The volunteers will intervene in the learning of the French language (reading,
writing, conjugation, written and oral expression, etc.), in mathematics and also in English language.
- The second part will be devoted to games and various activities in the library of the village (contests
for reading, drawing, singing and dancing ...) and showing films and documentaries to children.
NB: School supplies and gifts will be distributed to students and the facility upon completion of activities.
It is desirable that volunteers bring A4 sheets, colored pencils, notebooks, markers, children's games,
educational materials and any other items deemed necessary for the success of the project.
LOCALIZATION OF THE PROJECT
Located 12 km from the town of Kpalimé on the road linking it to the village of Nyivé on the Togo- Ghana
border, Yéviépé was founded at the end of the 18th century. With a population of about 3000 inhabitants, it is
surrounded by the villages of Kpadape in the North, Kalakala in the East, Nyivé in the South and Womé in the
Page 20West. The population is mainly agricultural and the activities are based on maize, beans, cassava, yams and rice.
The village has a large number of children and young people of school age. There is a primary school and a
college for students from six neighboring villages.
Apart from its attractive aspect and its very welcoming population, the village also has streams, natural resources
such as wood and bamboo.
The village festival is organized every year in August. The party is a traditional festival that brings together the
entire village population including those of the diaspora. Cultural activities and customary practices will be
there!
ACCOMODATION
Housing conditions are generally primitive.
The volunteers will be housed together in the same house with several rooms (usually 2 to 4 rooms) and will
live near the project site. Housing will be provided with plastic mats or straws but volunteers can however
provide small inflatable mattresses or small floor mats (no bed), sleeping bag, mosquito nets etc. The kitchen
will be organized by the volunteers themselves.
FOOD
Volunteers will cook and eat together their meals. In the kitchen, they will use the local products. There
are many various vegetables and fruits in location, so vegetarian and vegan diets can be continued.
NB: Clean drinking water available.
Internet access and electricity are limited according to the areas of intervention of the projects.
HOBBIES
Apart from the activities to be carried out on the building site, you can enjoy walks, meetings with the
particularly welcoming population, organize parties and excursions to visit the surrounding villages.
LANGUAGE
The languages of the workcamp are English and French. But it’s important to note that the exchanges
in English are very basic.
Page 21ASTO 10: Informatics and cinema for all
children and youth
Date: 13th to 31st August 2019
Location : Kpalimé
CONTEXT AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT:
First part: Computer course for students
Access to computer tools still very limited in schools and universities in Togo. As a result, a large majority of
Togolese students and students do not master the use of computer tools. This becomes a real handicap in their
school or university curriculum. Concerned about this, the NGO ASTOVOT sets up for the benefit of the
students of Kpalimé commune basic and practical courses in computer science and Internet tools for a period
of three (3) weeks. The modules will revolve around: computer discovery and familiarization with a computer,
connection, navigation, electronic mail, software download and text and image file transfer, discovery of social
networks.
Second part: Cine-Debate for children
In addition to classes, the project offers the opportunity to screen children's films and documentaries in the
afternoons with debates and intercultural exchanges between volunteers and children. ASTOVOT has a bank of
DVDs and projection equipment.
GOALS OF PROJECT
For the first part:
- Learn how to use the computer and its accessories;
- Discover the Internet, search engines, web browsers;
- Use e-mail (sending and reading messages) and social networks;
Second part:
- Make emerge an emotion from a film that challenges.
- Promote debate and exchange with children to awaken their critical spirit.
MAIN ACTIVITIES
First part:
- Welcome students and students interested in training + Presentation of the training program;
- Implementation of the training program (Introduction, basics of computer science, computer discovery and
use of Windows, keyboard learning, typing in Word and Excel, creation of e-mail account, introduction to search
Page 22for information on the internet and use of social networks);
- Assessment and delivery of certificates to participants
Second part:
- Choice of films or documentaries;
- Arrangement of the place of projection;
- Preparation and installation of projection equipment
- Supervision of children
- Screening of the film or documentary;
- Debates and intercultural activities
NB: ASTOVOT has a computer pack of over ten laptops and projection equipment.
LOCALIZATION OF THE PROJECT
Located 120 km north of Lomé, the town of Kpalimé is the perfect place for nature lovers and hikers who want
to go to discover beautiful mountain landscapes and tropical flora. Many natural waterfalls will allow you to
cool off at the edge of the water. Kpalimé is also home to the most important handicraft center in the country
where a large number of artists and artisans have settled.
With around 101 088 inhabitants, Kpalimé is a tourist town in the Plateaux region. Being the headquarter of
Kloto prefecture, Kpalimé has many facilities such as district hospitals, the post office, the office of the Town
Hall, the prefecture, the police station, the gendarmerie, banks, schools... in short, all public and administrative
services are represented. Apart from the public and administrative services, you will find art shops, shopping
malls, bars, restaurants, discotheques, etc. The large market of Kpalimé comes alive every Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday and abounds with a wide variety of products; you will find "seasonal or non-seasonal" fruits,
vegetables of all kinds and articles of clothing in African style! In summary, it is a city that moves and attracts
many visitors (Togolese as expatriates).
ACCOMODATION
Housing conditions are generally primitive.
The volunteers will be housed together in the same house with several rooms (usually 2 to 4 rooms) and will
live near the project site. Housing will be provided with plastic mats or straws but volunteers can however
provide small inflatable mattresses or small floor mats (no bed), sleeping bag, mosquito nets etc. The kitchen
will be organized by the volunteers themselves.
FOOD
Volunteers will cook and eat together their meals. In the kitchen, they will use the local products. There
are many various vegetables and fruits in location, so vegetarian and vegan diets can be continued.
NB: Clean drinking water available.
Internet access and electricity are limited according to the areas of intervention of the projects.
HOBBIES
Page 23Apart from the activities to be carried out on the building site, you can enjoy walks, meetings with the
particularly welcoming population, organize parties and excursions to visit the surrounding villages.
LANGUAGE
The languages of the workcamp are English and French. But it’s important to note that the exchanges
in English are very basic.
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