The NGO Association Togolaise des Volontaires au Travail (ASTOVOT) has over 60 years of experience in international voluntary service. Each year, it welcomes many volunteers from around the world for short, medium, and long-term projects (from 3 weeks to 12 months) in Togo. These projects allow around 200 national volunteers to interact with international volunteers and create meaningful intercultural exchanges throughout the year. ASTOVOT is a member of: Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service (CCIVS – UNESCO) Network of Africa Voluntary Organisations (NAVO) It partners with volunteer organizations in Europe, Asia, the USA, Canada, and Africa. Its projects mainly focus on: Community development Education and citizenship Health and social action Environmental protection Intercultural learning Construction and renovation of community infrastructure

Come and experience a unique immersion in tropical agroecology! GAVISA-Togo Farm is a space for experimentation and training in biodynamic agriculture, promoting healthy, environmentally friendly production while creating job opportunities for local youth. Volunteers learn, experiment, and share in an exceptional natural setting, rediscovering the meaningful connection between people, the land, and nature

Objectives

Promote sustainable and healthy agriculture.
Strengthen the agroecological skills of youth and volunteers.
Raise awareness about environmental protection and biodiversity.
Support agricultural training and professional integration. Foster intercultural cooperation

Volunteer Tasks

Ecological market gardening: preparing planting beds, sowing, watering, and weeding. Animal husbandry: caring for animals (chickens, goats, turkeys). Community awareness: engaging with local farmers on sustainable agriculture. Environmental education activities with village children. Collective life: cooking, maintenance, and shared tasks. Participation in natural learning workshops on species coexistence and ecological balance.

Conditions

Accommodation & Meals: provided on the farm in a friendly and peaceful environment. Support: regular guidance from the ASTOVOT team and farm supervisors. Social life: opportunities to join other volunteers in Kpalimé on weekends or organize activities at the Yéviépé community library, built by ASTOVOT

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is usually basic and depends on the project location. Volunteers stay in groups of 3–4 per room, with room-sharing arrangements decided collectively. Some sites have dry toilets and showers without running water. Mats are provided, and volunteers may bring sleeping bags if possible. Drinking water is available on site, but electricity and internet access may be limited.

FOODS

During the camp, volunteers are responsible for preparing their own meals. An internal schedule organizes volunteers into groups that take turns handling household tasks, including cooking, cleaning, and meal preparation. Ingredients may be local, imported, or organic, and special dietary needs are taken into account whenever possible. Volunteers also enjoy a variety of tropical fruits such as bananas, oranges, pineapples, mangoes, avocados, and papayas, which are readily available during the camp.

Apart from the main camp activities, several recreational and cultural activities are organized, such as discovery walks, hiking, festive outings, and cultural exchanges. These activities allow volunteers to interact with local communities and to explore Togolese culture. During weekends, group excursions are arranged by volunteers and camp coordinators to visit local tourist sites in the project area. Please note that costs related to excursions and outings are not included in the participation fee.

This project requires a high level of commitment from volunteers, as it involves continuous engagement with the public around the activities. Volunteers should have a genuine interest in intercultural exchange and solidarity.

Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the end of your stay and contain at least two blank pages for the visa. Visa: Application is done online. Current procedures and requirements for traveling to Togo are available at https://voyage.gouv.tg/. It is strongly recommended to apply well in advance.

Upon arrival at Lomé airport, a member of ASTOVOT in charge of volunteer reception will meet you and escort you to your accommodation in Lomé. The taxi fare between the airport and the hotel ranges from 5,000 to 10,000 CFA francs (approximately €7.5–13). Transport to Kpalimé is by bush taxi or minibus. The ASTOVOT headquarters serves as both the volunteer meeting point and the starting location of the workcamp. The distance between Lomé and Kpalimé is 121 km, with a travel time of about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.Taxi fares from Lomé to Kpalimé are around 3,000 CFA francs (~€5) at taxi parks, but additional charges are often requested. Volunteers are advised to pay 5,000 CFA francs to ensure the driver brings them directly to the ASTOVOT headquarters.