ESC: Empowering Women & Restoring Ecosystems in TOGO

Name: ESC: Empowering Women & Restoring Ecosystems in TOGO
Start: 2025-06-01
End: 2025-09-01
Location: Danyi Apéyemé, Togo

Code: 44508 Copied

Togo European Voluntary Service Environment Education European Voluntary Service Environment +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

This volunteer project, in collaboration with AJEVES, empowers rural communities by promoting gender equality, and environmental restoration. Volunteers will support women in adopting permaculture, regenerative agriculture, and beekeeping for sustainable land management and economic independence. Financial training will equip women with skills to generate income. The project also restores degraded land into biodiverse forests with native species. Volunteers will engage in public health and hygiene education, focusing on WASH through safe water management, latrine maintenance, hygiene training, and waste management. School and hospital visits will enhance community engagement. Cultural immersion includes market visits and community events. Work hours are 8 AM–12 PM and 2:30 –5:30 PM, though some flexibility is required. Volunteers will contribute to poverty reduction, gender equality, and environmental conservation while gaining hands-on experience in community development

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation: safe local homes, with the possibility of single rooms Essentials: electricity, running water, internet (SIM card). Clothes will be washed by hand Meals: provided. Specific dietary requirements can be communicated in advance to AJEVES staff, who will make every effort to accommodate them Transport: the project site is within walking distance. When needed, volunteers will use local transportation, including moto-taxis and taxis, which will be facilitated by AJEVES (helmets provided) Activities include visits to local farms and markets, participation in traditional ceremonies

🎒 Leisure activities

AJEVES will provide a general orientation on local culture, and essential training on health and safety. Volunteers will also learn about AJEVES's mission and specific project topics such as health & sanitation, permaculture, and beekeeping. Training lasts 1-2 weeks, with a focus on practical knowledge and hands-on skills (Health&Sanitation, Permaculture, Beekeeping). AJEVES staff will mentor volunteers, ensuring they are well-equipped to engage meaningfully with the community. Free psychosocial support will be available to volunteers at the local hospital during their stay.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: To ensure the success of the project, we are looking for volunteers who are: - Highly motivated to contribute to community service – A strong sense of commitment and willingness to support local initiatives is essential. - Genuinely interested in the project's focus areas, including: Women’s empowerment, Sustainability & environmental conservation, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Beekeeping & regenerative/sustainable agriculture - Experienced (preferred but not required) – Previous work in regenerative farming, conservation, or social projects is a plus. - Open-minded and culturally respectful – Willing to engage with and learn from different cultural perspectives. - Flexible and adaptable – Comfortable working in new and sometimes challenging environments. - French language proficiency – A minimum B1 level is required to ensure effective communication and integration.
Deadline: 28/02/2025 15:08

ℹ️ Additional information

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

Training before and after the project
Health insurance during your project
round-trip travel reimbursement
accommodation and food
pocket money
language course
Return Week-end
Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

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📅 Available sessions

TG44508

01/06/2025 → 01/09/2025

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Deadline: 28/02/2025

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

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

📍 Location

Danyi Apéyemé, 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: 21:44 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English French Ewe Hausa