The NGO Association Togolaise des Volontaires au Travail (ASTOVOT) has over 60 years of experience in international voluntary service. Each year, it welcomes many volunteers from around the world for short, medium, and long-term projects (from 3 weeks to 12 months) in Togo. These projects allow around 200 national volunteers to interact with international volunteers and create meaningful intercultural exchanges throughout the year. ASTOVOT is a member of: Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service (CCIVS – UNESCO) Network of Africa Voluntary Organisations (NAVO) It partners with volunteer organizations in Europe, Asia, the USA, Canada, and Africa. Its projects mainly focus on: Community development Education and citizenship Health and social action Environmental protection Intercultural learning Construction and renovation of community infrastructure
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Come and experience a unique immersion in tropical agroecology! GAVISA-Togo Farm is a space for experimentation and training in biodynamic agriculture, promoting healthy, environmentally friendly production while creating job opportunities for local youth. Volunteers learn, experiment, and share in an exceptional natural setting, rediscovering the meaningful connection between people, the land, and nature
Objectives
Promote sustainable and healthy agriculture.
Strengthen the agroecological skills of youth and volunteers.
Raise awareness about environmental protection and biodiversity.
Support agricultural training and professional integration. Foster intercultural cooperation
Volunteer Tasks
Ecological market gardening: preparing planting beds, sowing, watering, and weeding. Animal husbandry: caring for animals (chickens, goats, turkeys). Community awareness: engaging with local farmers on sustainable agriculture. Environmental education activities with village children. Collective life: cooking, maintenance, and shared tasks. Participation in natural learning workshops on species coexistence and ecological balance.
Conditions
Accommodation & Meals: provided on the farm in a friendly and peaceful environment. Support: regular guidance from the ASTOVOT team and farm supervisors. Social life: opportunities to join other volunteers in Kpalimé on weekends or organize activities at the Yéviépé community library, built by ASTOVOT
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ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is usually basic and depends on the project location. Volunteers stay in groups of 3–4 per room, with room-sharing arrangements decided collectively. Some sites have dry toilets and showers without running water. Mats are provided, and volunteers may bring sleeping bags if possible. Drinking water is available on site, but electricity and internet access may be limited.
FOODS
During the camp, volunteers are responsible for preparing their own meals. An internal schedule organizes volunteers into groups that take turns handling household tasks, including cooking, cleaning, and meal preparation. Ingredients may be local, imported, or organic, and special dietary needs are taken into account whenever possible. Volunteers also enjoy a variety of tropical fruits such as bananas, oranges, pineapples, mangoes, avocados, and papayas, which are readily available during the camp.
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Apart from the main camp activities, several recreational and cultural activities are organized, such as discovery walks, hiking, festive outings, and cultural exchanges. These activities allow volunteers to interact with local communities and to explore Togolese culture. During weekends, group excursions are arranged by volunteers and camp coordinators to visit local tourist sites in the project area. Please note that costs related to excursions and outings are not included in the participation fee.
Notlar
Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the end of your stay and contain at least two blank pages for the visa. Visa: Application is done online. Current procedures and requirements for traveling to Togo are available at https://voyage.gouv.tg/. It is strongly recommended to apply well in advance. Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate: Must be presented at check-in and upon arrival in Togo.
The working languages of the camp are English and French. However, non-French
speaking volunteers are advised to have basic knowledge of French before arrival,
as French is the official language of Togo. Most local volunteers and community
members have limited English skills.
Konuşulan Diller
French
En Yakın Terminal
Unknown
Havaalanı
LFW
Konum
Yéviépé: is a small agricultural village founded in the 18th century, with around 3,000 inhabitants who primarily cultivate maize, yam, cassava, and rice. The community is known for its warm hospitality and strong sense of solidarity. The natural setting is enhanced by streams, bamboo groves, and forests, providing an ideal environment for relaxation and learning in nature.
