The NGO Association Togolaise des Volontaires au Travail (ASTOVOT) has over 60
years' experience in international voluntary service. Every year, it welcomes many
volunteers from all over the world to its various short, medium and long-term
volunteering projects (3 weeks to 12 months) in Togo. These projects enable national
volunteers (around 200) to work alongside international volunteers and create a real
intercultural exchange throughout the year. As a member of the Coordinating
Committee for International Voluntary Service (CCSVI- UNESCO) and the Network of
Africa Voluntary Organisations (NAVO), ASTOVOT works in partnership with several
voluntary organisations in Europe, Asia, the United States, Canada and Africa. Its
projects focus on community development through the promotion of education and
citizenship, health, social services, environmental protection and intercultural learning,
and the renovation and construction of social and community infrastructure.
Objectives:
General objective:
Allow children of the district of Zomayi and around to live moments of joy, creativity and
sharing during the time of Christmas.
Specific objectives:
• Mobilize donations and gifts for the beneficiary children
• Create a relaxation setting, leisure and development
• Value the talents of the children (arts, music, theatre, sport)
• Favor the sharing and conviviality during a meal with the parents
• Organize cultural, sportive and artistic activities
• Offer every child presents and sweets
Activities to do:
• Development and decoration: installation of the “Christmas Village”, the traditional box, stands
and a fir tree
• Animations and rehearsals: music, dance, games, creative workshops, sports tournaments
• Projection of movies for children and adolescents
• Festive apotheosis: performances of the children (choreographies, theatre, fashion shows,
poetry slams, recitals) in front of their parents
• Convivial preparation and sharing of a meal with children, parents and supervisors
• Distribution of presents and sweets to all kids, to enclose the festivities
• Evaluation of the program after the activities
İş Tanımı
“Christmas for all” is a fine initiative carried out by the NGO ASTOVOT to offer children in the
district of Zomayi and beyond the joy and the magic of Christmas. In an environment where the
occasions of amusement are rare, the project transforms the library of the organization and its
surroundings into a place of celebration and sharing for more than ten days. Games, animations,
workshops and celebrations will enlighten the everyday life of the children, since many of them
don’t have the chance to receive presents or sweets during that time. Thanks to “Christmas for
All”, they can experience unique moments of joy, moments of their dreams and moments of
friendliness, all by strengthening the ties of solidarity in the heart of the community.
Konaklama ve Yemek
The volunteers are living in groups of 3 to 4 people per room; the social mix is being organized
collectively. The conditions are simple: some places provide dry toilettes and showers without flowing water. The organization provides plastic or foam mats. The volunteers may bring their
sleeping bags. The access to drinking water is being provided.
Food:
The volunteers prepare their meals by themselves. They are organizing groups to work in the
kitchen and for other household stains. The ingredients are local, sometimes bio and the specific
diets are being respected. The volunteers have furthermore access to a variety of tropical fruits
(bananas, oranges, pineapples, mangos, avocados and papayas).
Konum ve Serbest Zaman
The commune of Kpalimé, situated 120 km north of Lomé, is ideal for those in love with nature
and hiking. The region offers magnificent landscapes, mountains, a rich tropical flora and
numerous natural waterfalls. Moreover, Kpalimé is known for its traditional city centre, which is
home to many artists, as well as local craftsmen.
Notlar
Formalities:
• The passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months after the end of the stay, with at least
two free pages for the visa
• The visa is obligatory, must be demanded before the departure
• Certificate of vaccination against yellow fever must be presented to the authorities during
arrival
Health:
• The vaccination against yellow fever is obligatory
• It is recommended to boost the common vaccinations and to consult a doctor or a specialized
centre for tropical diseases. The vaccination against hepatitis A and B, the DPT and the
typhoid fever can be recommended
• Since malaria is present, it is important to protect oneself with repulsive anti-mosquito and/or
treatments for textiles, as well as preventive medical treatments, if recommended by a doctor
