- Togo
About Program
Togo is a narrow sliver of land sandwiched between Ghana and Benin in West Africa. It has beaches, jungles and, by spanning six distinct climatic zones from north to south, a great deal in between.
As one of the poorest countries in Africa, volunteering in Togo is a unique opportunity to have a positive impact in vulnerable communities. Projects include Child Care, Teaching, Sports, Farming Creative & Performing Arts, and an HIV/AIDS-specific program. You can also intern in Law & Human Rights, Journalism, International Development, or in a Medical placement in fields like Nursing, Physical Therapy, General Medicine, Midwifery, Dentistry and Speech Therapy. Visit our website for more details.
Consider your impact: Volunteering abroad can be a rewarding experience for both volunteers and local communities, and at Go Overseas, we believe all volunteers should have the resources to make informed decisions about the type of volunteer project they want to partake in. However, despite best intentions, some organizations offering placements in orphanages may unknowingly place children in danger. You can read about the potential dangers of orphanage volunteering here. Learn more about how Projects Abroad is promoting ethical volunteering.
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Impact 🌎
Sustainability
We are committed to sustainable practices that benefit local communities and the environment.
Our initiatives:
► Climate-positive projects
► Low-impact travel model
► Increased biodiversity
Partnering with Ecologi
We have partnered with Ecologi to offset more carbon emissions than we generate.
Planting trees for a greener future
We plant a tree for every volunteer who joins our projects.
Long-term impact
Our projects are designed to create long-term, positive change for communities and the environment.
Ethical Impact
Join Projects Abroad, a force for good connecting volunteers with communities. Build green futures, fight inequality, and empower locals on impactful adventures.
Visit our website to learn more about our impact worldwide.
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Dear Amy. It's great to hear you enjoyed your time on your placement. It can be a bit difficult to adjust to the cultural differences, especially in Medicine-related projects but as you may have learned, it's only a matter of discussing this with your supervisor. They are always at hand to make sure you are comfortable with the work that you are doing and that you are as helpful as you can around the hospital. As for safety, we do take this matter very seriously and work hard to make sure our volunteers are safe and supervised. The most important thing to us is that you have a safe and worthwhile experience, which it looks like you did!
As for the prices, it is important to keep in mind that the cost of your program fee not only involves the direct costs of your experience (such as food, housing, etc.) but also indirect costs such as the salaries of the full-time staff we hire to keep you safe, the rent of the local office, utilities, equipment, etc.
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