Volunteer Care Work with Children Overseas in Togo

Bordering the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, Togo is a country of ancient tribal traditions working hard to modernise and it is hoped that current poverty reduction and growth planning will help to reduce the figure of approximately 30% of the population who still live in poverty. However, due to the onslaught of HIV/AIDS, which has left many children with no family members to care for them, there remains low life expectancy and high infant mortality rates. Many of Togo’s children are struggling to survive, which is why our volunteer Care projects are so important.

The number of orphans and street children in Togo is a problem for the country's rudimentary social welfare services. In the orphanages that do exist, staff struggle with limited resources to feed, clothe and educate the children in their care. Staff often don't have the time to provide the individual love and attention that these children need so they can have as normal a childhood as possible.

Voluntary care work in Togo is an ideal way to get involved and help improve conditions for the children. You can contribute towards this vital development work during a gap year, career break, or just a holiday. Volunteers with qualifications and experience are welcome but you do not need to have either to volunteer. Energy, passion and a commitment to working with vulnerable children are equally valuable.

Voluntary Community Development and Orphanage work with Projects Abroad

We have various different care volunteer options for you in Togo, working in orphanages, nurseries and care homes. The projects are all based in and around the capital city of Lomé, where many of the country’s most vulnerable children end up.

We also have some placements in day care centres, for mentally and physically disabled children.

Volunteering Abroad on a Care Project in Togo

In whichever volunteer care project in Togo you find yourself, you need to be ready for a challenge. Many of the children are desperate for attention and there will undoubtedly be children present who have health problems and who need special attention due to disabilities.

Projects Abroad volunteers help by spending time with the children, playing with them and putting a smile on their faces. Whether you are taking a group out for an afternoon to the nearby beach, helping older children with school homework or playing a game with the younger ones, you will be an essential part of their development.

Any extra interests or skills that you have can be put to good use, and please let our local staff know about them when you apply.