APPUI À L'ENTREPRENEURIAT DES JEUNES

Name: APPUI À L'ENTREPRENEURIAT DES JEUNES
Start: 2022-07-24
End: 2023-08-05
Location: Kpalime, Togo

Code: 0394e2ef2967464b8b0e734598203623 Copied

Togo Social work Teenagers Group Social work +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Created in 1957, the NGO Association Togolaise des Volontaires au Travail (ASTOVOT) is one of the first Togolese associations. ASTOVOT is a non-profit, secular organisation that has been supporting international solidarity initiatives for several decades, as well as the self-help of rural communities through its support for local development projects. ASTOVOT's mission is to contribute to the socio-cultural development of local populations in the communes of the Kloto and Agou Prefectures through the realisation of collective utility projects and the involvement of young national and foreign volunteers. Today ASTOVOT is a reference in international volunteering and civic service in Togo. Each year, ASTOVOT welcomes several dozen international volunteers from Europe (Germany, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Spain, Luxembourg...) and Asia (Japan) thanks to solid partnerships with several organisations working in these fields such as AIME, SCI International, IJGD Germany, Solidarités Jeunesses, Compagnons bâtisseurs, Concordia, NICE Japan, Cadip Canada. Since its creation, the association has carried out numerous projects in its areas of intervention, with the aim of implementing a participative approach with the local communities. The projects carried out include the construction of classrooms and eco-sanitary latrines, reforestation, socio-educational activities, the renovation of school buildings and sanitary facilities, and the setting up of awareness-raising workshops (on themes related to education, citizenship, agro-ecology, hygiene and health, and entrepreneurship). The association aims to : • To contribute to the animation of life by the participation of Togolese and foreign volunteers in the realization of works of general interest; • To improve the living conditions of the local population by promoting their development and well-being through the protection of the environment and the socio-cultural heritage; • Supporting socio-educational and sports initiatives in rural communities; • To promote the movement of people and goods through international and intercultural exchanges

💼 What the programme involves

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT As in most developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa, Togo faces several major challenges related to youth employment. These include the rapid increase in the working-age population and the difficulties of integrating young people into the labour market. Despite the employability programmes put in place by the Togolese government to promote youth entrepreneurship, a large majority of young people still lack the technical and financial support to undertake their own business. Aware of this situation, ASTOVOT has been initiating for a few years a training course in entrepreneurship for young people in order to share the necessary tools for the creation and management of economic activities. This initiative consists of promoting entrepreneurship as an alternative to youth unemployment and giving a chance to young people excluded from traditional financial services. For this year, the aim is to identify and support young people aged 18 to 35 leaving vocational training centres or apprenticeships (restauration, sewing, hairdressing, carpentry, upholstery, handicrafts, etc.) with an ambition to launch their own businesses. The project also targets young entrepreneurs (18 to 35 years old) with a potential to further increase their economic activities. AIMS OF PROJECT - The main objective of the project is to encourage young people graduating from technical, vocational or apprenticeship training to start their own business; - To provide the necessary tools to start and manage a small business; - To encourage initiative and build self-confidence in young entrepreneurs; - Exchange ideas and strategies with young entrepreneurs who already have their own businesses; - Training in environmental and gender equality criteria in the implementation of their activities. PROJECT ACTIVITIES - - Selection of fifteen (15) young people at the end of their vocational training and apprenticeship or young entrepreneurs who need to improve their business; - Elaboration of a questionnaire for business creation; - Carrying out feasibility studies of the project ideas; - Analysis and feedback of the results of the feasibility studies of project ideas; - Organisation of entrepreneurship

🏠 Accommodation on site

ACCOMMODATION Accommodation is generally basic, simple and specific to the location of the project. On site, volunteers are accommodated in groups of three or four people per room. The number of people per room depends on the collective organisation of the volunteers themselves. Depending on the location, volunteers may use dry toilets and showers without water inside. This implies that the volunteers will fetch water from a fountain or well. The association provides volunteers with plastic or foam mats. Volunteers who have sleeping bags can bring them with them if possible. Access to drinking water on the site. However, access to electricity and internet may be limited depending on the village. This is due to regular load shedding and difficulties in accessing the network respectively. FOOD During the workcamp, the volunteers will cook their own meals. An internal organisation will allow for the creation of groups that will alternate to carry out the different domestic tasks, including cooking. The food products used for cooking are sometimes imported, sometimes local and often organic. The diet of each volunteer will be taken into account in the cooking of the meals. Volunteers will have access to tropical fruits such as bananas, oranges, pineapples, mangoes, avocados, papayas, etc.

📍 About the location

Located 120 km north of Lomé, the commune of Kpalimé is the ideal place for nature lovers and hikers who wish to discover beautiful mountainous landscapes and tropical flora. Numerous natural waterfalls will allow you to refresh yourself at the water's edge. Kpalimé is also home to the country's most important craft centre where a large number of artists and craftsmen have settled. With about 105,000 inhabitants, Kpalimé is a tourist town in the Plateaux region. The capital of the Kloto prefecture, Kpalimé is home to numerous infrastructures such as: district hospitals, the post office, 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 centres, bars, restaurants, discotheques, etc. The large market of Kpalimé comes to life every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and is full of a wide variety of products including tropical fruits and vegetables of all kinds and handicrafts.

🎒 Leisure activities

In addition to the main activities of the workcamp, other activities are organised such as: discovery walks, hikes, festive outings and cultural meetings. These activities allow the volunteers to come into contact with the local population and to discover the Togolese culture. During the weekends, collective excursions are organised by the volunteers and their leaders to discover the tourist sites of the region where the workcamp is taking place. It should be noted that the expenses related to the excursions and the volunteers' outings are not included in the participation fees. However, the association can facilitate or negotiate transport for the volunteers during outings or excursions.

⚠️ Requirements

This project requires a high level of commitment and motivation from the volunteers. We would welcome applications from volunteers with experience in management or social business to better equip the beneficiaries.

ℹ️ Additional information

The languages of the workcamp are French and then English. However, we recommend that non-French speaking volunteers have a basic knowledge of French before their arrival. The official language of Togo is French. The vast majority of local volunteers and communities have a very low level of English.

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24/07/2022 → 06/08/2022

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24/07/2023 at 00:00 → 05/08/2023 at 00:00

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–75 years old

Solidarity donation

200.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Kpalime, Togo

Togo

🌍 Location info

Local currency

West African CFA Franc (XOF / CFA)

Exchange rate

1 XOF = 0.001531 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Greenwich Mean Time

Local time: 21:52 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English French