child sponsorship

Togo

Compassion began partnering with churches in 2007.

	381 church partners

	More than 83,367 children registered

	Over 1,782 mums and their babies supported

About Togo

Alekee (Hello in Ewe)

The West African nation of Togo is home to beautiful beaches, sacred forest and bustling markets. The nation is prone to experiencing extreme weather events and disease epidemics, both of which have a devastating effect on livelihoods and access to food, education and healthcare. Poverty is a huge issue throughout Togo, particularly in rural communities, and the majority of households live below the poverty line. Yet our local church partners are working to care for children holistically and break down barriers so they can lead full and flourishing lives.

Watch the latest video update to learn more about Compassion's work in Togo.

HOW YOU CAN PRAY

Thank you for praying for staff, children and families in Togo

+ Pray for children and youth to have access to a good education and opportunities to thrive and develop.

+ Pray that God would protect children who are vulnerable to forced child labour.

+ Pray that God would continue to keep the staff healthy and safe as they serve children in poverty.

+ Pray that God would bring peace and stability to the nation of Togo.

A snapshot of Compassion's Child Sponsorship Program in Togo

Compassion’s program is contextualised across countries and communities, as well as age groups.

Children aged 1 to 3 receive home-based care
Children aged 3 to 8 visit the Compassion centre for eight hours on Saturdays.
Children aged 9 and older attend the centre for six hours on Saturdays.

Compassion Program Activities in Bangladesh

Compassion assisted children in Togo typically attend program activities at their local child development centre on Saturdays. Here is an example of what a typical program day looks like for children in Togo.

9:00am - A time of prayer and devotion.

9:30am - Spiritual lessons where children sing songs and learn Bible stories.

10:30am - Break time where children can play in a safe environment and develop friendships.

11:00am - Social-emotional lessons from conflict resolution to developing healthy self-esteem and a godly character. Children often come from challenging home environments and are taught social and personal skills.

12:00pm - Lunch and social time. Children in Togo are generally given breakfast and a meal each day they come to the centre. There are some critical situations where children from extremely poor families are given more food to take home. A typical meal consists of rice or pasta with fish or meat.

1:00pm - Health lessons where children are taught practical health and hygiene tips. Example topics include how to prevent malaria and HIV.

2:00pm - Letter writing and career planning. Older children work with local staff to identify their strengths and interests, and set goals for their future.

In addition to Compassion’s curriculum, children have opportunities to participate in activities such as learning musical instruments, choreography, choir, art, football and puzzles. Parents and caregivers are offered parenting classes.