Who we are?
We are an
association called WWOOF Togo which represents the international WWOOF movement
born in England in 1971 to promote organic farming in the world.
What we do?
Our first role
is to connect volunteers (WWOOFers) in contact with farms that adopt biological
techniques members of our network. We are also keeping track of the farmers and
volunteers they are hosting to make sure everything is going well. We are
executing projects for the benefit of poor farmers with the support of international
organizations to help them out of poverty.
Where we work?
Our organization
is based in Togo in the city of Kpalimé, a country located in West Africa
between Benin and Ghana. Togo has a population of about 8 million. It is a poor
country and more than half of the population is young. The main economic
activity of the population is agriculture (including livestock).
Togo is a
peaceful country despite some political difficulties. It is a secure country
and whose inhabitants have legends but real hospitality. It is a coastal
country and it has the largest port of West Africa.
Our history
Our story
started in 2012 on the Danyi Mountains where we met our first members.
We contacted
WWOOF UK who supported us and the organization was created. Since WWOOF Togo
has about 50 farmers and organizations that practices organic farming in
respect of the environment. More than 100 volunteers have already visited our
farms and we have kept memorable memories of their visit.
Our
mission/vision
The mission of
WWOOF Togo is to promote organic farming in Togo and sustainable fight against
poverty.
-Our goal is to allow the farmer of our network to have more visibility and to
train themselves to meet the challenges of the practice of a healthy
agriculture in the context of climate change and the increase of the
population.
Who are we
looking for?
We will welcome
everyone aged 18 and over of any nationality. We will share our knowledge and
we will build friendly relations for a better world
Why choose us?
WWOOF is the large organic farming organization in the World. By choosing to
volunteer with us, you will have opportunity to learn about organic farming in
Togo, discover cultures like pineapple, coffee and cocoa and you will
appreciate the beauty of our landscape. You will have
the opportunity to discover the local tradition, traditional dances and others.
WWOOF is friendship