Empowerment of Vulnerable Children and Youth - ECHAV project
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Hälsa International Togo
Lomé, Togo
Description
The present individual volunteering is part of the ECHAV project - Empower vulnerable Communities through HumAid Volunteers. Hälsa International Togo is a non-profit social and humanitarian organisation working to promote and protect the rights of vulnerable children and girls in Togo. TASKS: 1.Research and data collection on issues affecting local street connected children and girls, including social justice, health issues, hygiene and sexual and reproductive health;2.Realization of reports, trainings, awareness and advocacy campaigns regarding social justice, health issues, hygiene and sexual and reproductive health;3.Implementation of literacy and non-formal education activities aimed at vulnerable children who attend the day care center of the organization;4.Implementation of training meetings for Peer Educators andCommunity Leaders to carry out awareness-raising, education;5.Provide support to Peer Educators in sessions directed to vulnerable youth living on the street.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will be based in Lomé, where they will stay in an apartment together. Volunteers will have a room with access to electricity, clean water and internet. In the event that the implementation of the activities outside Lomé require more than one day, volunteers will be hosted in hotels or host families. Hälsa volunteer’s coordinator will provide all the necessary support to facilitate accommodation and food to our volunteers.
Training during the activity
Volunteers will receive complementary insurance coverage and will have access to a range of support services, including language support and training.
Participant profile
Citizens aged 18-35 from one of the 27 EU member countries or citizens legally residing in one of the countries associated with the program (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Turkey and the Republic of North Macedonia). Volunteers should be motivated and willing to adapt to the new culture,new food and environment, and to follow the safety guidelines that they will receive. An advanced knowledge of FRENCH is required.
Activity dates
From 01/09/2025 to 30/04/2026
Activity location
Lomé, Togo
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye
Activity topics
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Environment and natural protection
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Employment and entrepreneurship
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 17/08/2025 23:59