DUNENYO: Cultural and Solidarity Crossroads
In het kort:- Land
- Togo
- Soort werk
- Cultuur, Sociaal
- Projectduur
- 3 t/m 18 augustus
- Aantal deelnemers
- 12 (6 mannen en 6 vrouwen)
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Every summer, the inhabitants of Kuma-Apoti (Togo) and the diaspora gather to celebrate the Dunenyo-Za festival, dedicated to development. These solemn moments allow us to reflect on the future of the village, promote youth education and make resolutions for its development. During this period, cultural and community actions are organized. ASTOVOT, a partner of the village, is launching an international cultural immersion project with solidarity actions aimed at promoting cultural exchanges and positively impacting local development.
Aims:
Promote intercultural exchange: Encourage mutual understanding, respect and appreciation of different cultures by organising cultural events, workshops and meetings.
Positive impact on local communities: Implement concrete actions supporting their social and local development within the framework of the theme chosen for this edition.
Strengthening links between cultures: Creating a network of exchanges in which each culture plays an active part in sharing its skills, traditions and knowledge.
Works:
Participation in community work with the local population and national volunteers: (public hygiene, reforestation, maintenance of rural tracks and socio-collective infrastructures, inaugurations, etc.);
Organisation of socio-educational activities with village children (games, sports, songs and dances, etc.);
Immersion in the families and folk groups of the village;
Organisation of and participation in walks, hikes and waterfalls in the villages and mountains surrounding the village of Kuma-Apoti;
Setting up venues for concerts and cultural events;
Participate in sporting events (football tournament) as part of this edition;
Take part in the apotheosis festival (musical concert, traditional songs and dances, sketches, etc.).
Onderstaande informatie komt direct van onze partnerorganisatie en wordt daarom niet in het Nederlands weergegeven.
Accommodation is simple and adapted to each project site. Volunteers are accommodated in rooms of three or four, with the mix depending on how the groups are organised. Depending on the location, dry toilets and waterless showers can be used. The association provides plastic or foam mats, and volunteers can bring their own sleeping bags if necessary. Drinking water is available on site, but access to electricity and the Internet may be limited due to load shedding and difficulties accessing the network.
FOOD:
During the workcamp, the volunteers will prepare their own meals. An internal organisation will divide the domestic tasks, including cooking, between the groups on an alternating basis. The food used will be a mixture of local, imported and sometimes organic products. The diet of each volunteer will be taken into account when preparing meals. In addition, volunteers will have access to a variety of tropical fruits, such as bananas, oranges, pineapples, mangoes, avocados, papayas, etc.
Onderstaande informatie komt direct van onze partnerorganisatie en wordt daarom niet in het Nederlands weergegeven.
Location:
The village of Kuma-Apoti, one of ten in the canton of Kuma (Kloto prefecture), lies to the north-west of the town of Kpalimé. Its relief, consisting of a vast plateau and green mountains, gives the village a unique natural setting. Kuma-Apoti enjoys a special climate, cooler and more ‘temperate’ than Lomé, due to its location in a humid zone. The village's economy is based mainly on agriculture, around which various economic activities revolve.
Leisure:
In addition to the main activities of the work camp, several events are organised, such as discovery walks, hikes, festive outings and cultural encounters. These activities give volunteers the opportunity to forge links with the local population and immerse themselves in Togolese culture. At weekends, group excursions are organised by the volunteers and their leaders to explore the region's tourist attractions. The cost of these outings and excursions is not included in the participation fee.
Onderstaande informatie komt direct van onze partnerorganisatie en wordt daarom niet in het Nederlands weergegeven.
The Association Togolaise des Volontaires au Travail (ASTOVOT), with over 60 years' experience, welcomes international volunteers every year for short, medium and long-term volunteering projects (3 weeks to 12 months) in Togo. These projects promote intercultural exchange between around 200 national and international volunteers. A member of the Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service (CCSVI-UNESCO) and the Network of Africa Voluntary Organisations (NAVO), ASTOVOT works with partners in Europe, Asia, North America and Africa. Its initiatives focus on community development, including education, health, environmental protection and the renovation of social and community infrastructures.
Onderstaande informatie komt direct van onze partnerorganisatie en wordt daarom niet in het Nederlands weergegeven.
This project requires certain qualities on the part of volunteers: motivation, patience, team spirit, solidarity, sharing and listening, ability to adapt... etc.
Onderstaande informatie komt direct van onze partnerorganisatie en wordt daarom niet in het Nederlands weergegeven.
The main languages on the project are English and French. However, we recommend that non-French speakers have a basic knowledge of French before they arrive, as French is the official language of Togo. In addition, the vast majority of local volunteers and community members have a limited level of English.
Purpose of extra costs:
Astovot, like all associations in Togo, receives no government subsidies. Its projects are funded by the volunteers' participation fees, which amount to €220 for 2 to 3 weeks. This sum covers accommodation, food, support for the group, administrative costs and the purchase of equipment for the project. The funds are divided as follows: 3/4 for project activities and 1/4 for ASTOVOT's administrative management.
Het inschrijfgeld voor dit project bedraagt € 345, exclusief € 50 korting voor studenten en jongeren onder de 18.
Let op: naast het inschrijfgeld betaal je ter plekke nog een lokale bijdrage van € 220.