Volunteer Programs in Togo

Togo is located on the Atlantic coastline of Western Africa and is bordered by Ghana to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, and Benin to the east. Though it is one of Africa’s smallest countries, Togo’s nearly 8 million citizens brings it nearer to the middle of the pack in terms of population size. Togo’s landscape is varied, ranging from the flat marshlands of the south to the rolling hills of the north, and most of the country is situated in a tropical climate zone.

With roughly 1.5 million citizens living in its metropolitan area, the capital city of Lome serves as the primary administrative, economic, and cultural nucleus of the country. Because of its size and centrality (Lome is home to ten times as many people as any other city in the country), the capital remains generally the most popular destination among international aspirants where to volunteer abroad in Togo.

If you want to volunteer abroad in Togo away from the big city, then smaller urban areas such as Kpalime can also offer a more intimately immersive experience. Some volunteer projects in Togo which are anchored in these cities will additionally enable you to regularly serve in nearby rural areas.