Togomonde 99 - Sept 2015

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------------------------------------------------------------- Issue No. 99, September 2015
News from the Social Centre PDH (Promotion et Dveloppement Humain)

02 BP 20832 Lom Tl (00228) 22 51 77 52 / 90 10 46 34 TOGO
E-mail: centre_social@yahoo.fr Website: www.pdh-togo.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PDHTogo Twitter: www.twitter.com/PDHTogo
Bonjour !
This version of TOGOMONDE was written by Michele Pagani from Switzerland; 159th
International Volunteer at PDH Lom, Togo, West Africa (September to October 2015).
Please scroll down to read the recent news from Togo and the work done by PDH.
1. Whats New in Togo?

2. Business as Usual
3. Good News
4. A Great Big THANK YOU!
5. Sad News
6. Volunteer News
7. Join Us!
8. Distance Adoption: Sponsorship
9. Help With Closed Pockets
10. Reflections on Donations
11. How to Donate
12. Our Objectives at PDH
Centre Social (PDH) Promotion et Dveloppement Humain
02 B.P. 20832 Lom, Togo, West Africa Tel: 00228 22 51 77 52 / 90 10 46 34
E-Mail: centre_social@yahoo.fr
Website: www.pdh-togo.org / www.pdh-info.tg
TOGO MONDE No. 99, September 2015
1 Whats New In Togo?

International Seas Security Summit
Between the 2th and the 7th of November 2015 an international summit over the seas
security will be organized. It will take place here, in Togo. Among the promoters we
can find the president Faure Gnassingb and the African Union. The topics are going
to be various, but first of all it will be discuss the portuary security, which is very
difficult to maintain because of the pirates, whose number is very high all along the
Africans coasts. An other principal topic will be the illegal fishing. It might seem
having no vital importance, but this activity costs to the continent an astonishing
amount of money. The hope is that from this summit new solving approaches will
stand out, which will push a little up the economic situation of the coastal countries.
Then, at the end but not for this reason less important we have the third
fundamental theme: drug traffic traffics. This trade pervades the entire territory from
Senegal to Angola and it increases the violence and causes an incredibly amount of
murdering. Its no advantage for anyone; successing with this topic is the target
everyone aim to. We all hope so. It would be a new day for the whole African
continent.
sources:
http://www.lomeinfos.com/dossier/togo-politique/
http://www.african-union-togo2015.com/
Children leaving from the summer school
What do you think? We would love to hear your thoughts.

Write us a letter or send us an email.

Business as Usual
PVVIH Group de Parole - AIDS Words Group

Last Thursday (the 3rd of September 2015), as every months, PDH organized the
Words Group for AIDS suffering people. Here, people infected by the HIV virus can
discuss to each other over their illness and learn how to live with that. The last
session was imprinted on the lifestyle; in particular, the expert of PDH shown the
correct behaviour which they have to have with the food. This time, also the little
Iren who have just become nine years old took part to the lesson and enjoyed
the others with his story.
Facebook
We now have 250 likes on our Facebook page thank you so much to those who have supported us
in this way. If you are on Facebook, please type PDH Togo into the search box and click like to give
you regular updates on the vital work were doing here in Togo!
Follow more of our work @ http://www.facebook.com/PDHTogo

3 Good News
Agatha (4 - 70)
Agatha is a fourteen-years-old girl, mother. She was orphan since her first years of
life, so she has been given to an old woman, who has been looking after her. But a
years ago, she got pregnant. She was too young, so the birth of her child cost her a
caesarean. The new-borns father refused
to assume his responsibility towards his
daughter and the mother and disappeared.
Agatha had no money and her tutrice
couldnt afford the whole hospitals bill.
Claiming for justice, she came to PDH. The
centre gave her legal assistance and
supported
her.
It
sent
multiple
convocations to the father, but hes never
come, and after the third time he refused
his presence in front of the juniors, the
police arrested him. It has emerged,
Agatha was the fourth of five young girls
each from eleven to fifteen years old
whom he made pregnant. He now risks
until twenty-five years of reclusion,
accused of pedophily. Thanks PDH the
young Agatha is receiving the means she,
and her daughter, need.
The new-born with her "grand-mother"
4 A Great Big THANK YOU

PDH wishes to express gratitude and
appreciation to all of you who have helped in
some way - benefactors, donors, volunteers
and supporters.
Special Thanks To:
1. Greg Trencher
2. Ellen Zijlmans
3. Evelyn Gransee
4. John Davis
5. Robert Blunden
6. Our Australian Sponsors.
7. Caroline
We would also like to thank those who might come to Togo in the future to volunteer for PDH. If you
would like more information on how to volunteer, please visit the website www.pdh-togo.org or keep
reading through to section 7!

5 Sad News
Mdard (4 - 67)
Last son of a polygamy family, Mdard is a child suffering since his birth from a bad
illness: epilepsy. His father, who
used to be an engineer, gave out
everything he had had to cure him,
but it wasnt enough. The epilepsy
didnt
disappear,
instead
it
increases its violence. They couldnt
afford the drugs which used to calm
down Mdards crisis anymore.
Despite his illness the child had to
leave the school and started to rush
the dust form the neighbours
houses, just to earn enough to buy
a bowl of rice. His mother Adjoa is
now desperate, and she stopped
believing in science. She refuses
Kerim, one of our volunteers, giving a sack of rice to
any medical care for her son and Anima
Mdard after he came to the centre
she doesnt do anything, but
praying.
PDH is now fundraising to pay him a TAC, which would costs about 6000 CFA (11$)
and which could be a help to understand better his issue. But will his mother allow
this? Will she give him the life-worthy drugs, or she will keep on feeding him with the
holy water? We as PDH can help and make the difference for many cases, but
there are some, like this one, in which our aid cant solve everything.
Volunteer News
1- Goodbye and Thank You

N
Name
158
Lena Ziehmer
2- Current Volunteers
N
Name
159
Michele Pagani
Nationality
German
Nationality
Swiss
3- Confirmed Future Volunteers

N
Name
Nationality
160
Miriam Wiltshire
Canadian
Date of Arrival
th
12 November 2014
Date of Arrival
2 September 2015
th
Proposed Arrival
21 Octobre 2015
Departure
st
24 February 2015
Proposed Departure
st
14 October 2015
Proposed Departure
13 Janvier 2016
4 - Want to add your name to the list?

Join us in the next section of this newsletter. Keep scrolling!

5 - International Volunteer Testimonial
Hi. Im Michele PAGANI, from Switzerland, and Im the 159th

international volunteer who has the honor of making part of the
team of PDH. Im eighteen and its two weeks as I arrived here,
but I feel like I landed in this wonderful country yesterday. I have
just finished the college and the next year Im going to the high
school.
Many people asked me, before my start, why I do this, why I will
stay in an other country far away from my house, my friends, my
family for over than a month and a half. Well, at the time I just
answered I wanted to help people, but it wasnt really true. It was
just to live new experiences, to watch ne parts of the world. But as
I reached this incredibly nation, as I met the people who live here,
my aim has changed. It has become the one I used to tell my mates.
I came here and I saw mistreated children, I saw injustice against
faith people. And now I really want to help them. To do something
that will increase their difficult lives. And here I can do, with
Antoine and his wonderful crew of volunteers.
Michele PAGANI
Student
th
159 International Volunteer at

PDH
nd
th
2 September 2015 to 14
October 2015
OUR TEAM FOR THE MONTH : September 2015

N
N/Ref
NAME
NATIONALITY
DATE OF ARRIVAL
OCCUPATION/
PROFESSION
ADMINISTRATION
01
01
DZAKAS Y. S.
Antoine
Togolese
15 February 1999
02
10
DUNYA
Rachel
Togolese
03 April 2003
FIELD TEAM
01June 2003
03
296
ATI Djouwera
Togolese
04
326
Togolese
08 August 2014
05
329
ETSE Koffi
Eric
KERIM Amina
Togolese
16 March 2015
AMUZU Komi
D. Y. Xolali
ADJAVONTSE
Favour
ETSE Komla
Biova
KADANGA
Bella
PAGANI
Michele
TCHAGAFO
Amina
Togolese
18 May 2015
Togolese
19 May 2015
Togolese
25 May 2015
Togolese
24 August 2015
Swiss
02 September 2015
Togolese
09 September 2015
06
331
07
330
08
333
09
339
10
159
11
341
President and Founder,

International relations,
Correspondence,
Communication,
Mail distribution
Coordinator at the
centre
Department
Counselling
Department
Infants
Department
Adults
Department
Infants
Department
Counselling
Department
Adults
Department
Infants
Department
Infants
Department
Adults
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
Thank you for the work you do for us!

Join Us!
PDH warmly welcomes international interest in our volunteer program. We have hosted a diverse
crowd in Lom over the last decade from solo travellers, to groups of friends, to one motherdaughter pairing all of whom fit into the organisation equally. Regardless of your age (we have
seen 19 through to 67) or your profession, volunteer work in Togo can be a profound experience.
How long can I stay?

There are no minimum or maximum stays at PDH, we are willing to work with your schedule
to find something that works for both of us.
How much does the program cost?
Volunteers are asked to make a 100,000f CFA (150 EUR / 200 USD) donation on arrival. Full
board accommodation is then provided at a rate of 25,000 (37.5 EUR / 50 USD) per week.
Ie 12 weeks would total to 400,000f CFA (600 EUR / 800 USD).
What is the accommodation like?
You will be accommodated with a host either at the centre or with a partnering family in a
comfortable room with basic amenities. Please keep in mind that conditions in Togo may not
meet what you are used to at home however we work to make your stay as pleasant as
possible. Let your host know of any dietary preferences so they can tailor meals to you!
What does a typical work day look like?
On a typical Monday to Friday, you will attend our daily meeting at 07:30 before
accompanying one of our agents on a case visit. From 13:00 to 14:45 you are encouraged to
take a long lunch with your host, before returning to document your visit in the afternoon and
assist with activities at the centre until 17:30.

Some finer points to consider:
Access to Money: VISA Bankcards Only!

Please note that only VISA bankcards work in Togo. Mastercard, Maestro and American
Express are not accepted anywhere.
Funding your Flights
While living expenses are low, we know getting her can be a financial challenge.
Research flights on sites such as http://skycanner.com, http://hipmunk.com or
http://matrix.itasoftware.com to find your cheapest option. You may then consider fundraising
through friends and family, or researching organisations that offer volunteer grants, such as:
http://go-volunteerabroad.com/volunteer-abroad-scholarship
Please carefully read the Essential guidelines for volunteering at PDH which we forward to all
prospective volunteers.
Express your interest today by sending an email to

pdh_volontaires@yahoo.fr though please allow up to one week for
our reply, we work with a very limited internet connection!

8 Distance Adoption: Sponsorship

PDH supporters now have the opportunity to sponsor a child, adult or family - providing one year of
school tuition and school supplies, subsidising an apprenticeship to set someone up for life, or helping
struggling parents pay for school tuition and put food on the table.
1. The future Sponsor will contact Centre Social PDH to express their preference in choosing a::
a. Girl aged 18 years and under
b. Boy aged 18 years and under
c. Girl aged 19 years and above
d. Boy aged 19 years and above
e. A Family
2. The Sponsor will complete the Agreement/Contract of Sponsorship Between PDH and
Sponsor and email to PDH: pdh_volontaires@yahoo.fr / centre_social@yahoo.fr
3. The Centre Social PDH will send details of a sponsorship candidate to the Sponsor.
4. The Sponsored Person will write a letter via Centre Social PDH to the Sponsor.
5. The Sponsor will send future correspondences to the Sponsored Person via:
Centre Social PDH
02 BP 20832 Lom, Togo
Tel # 00228 22 51 77 52 / 90 10 46 34
Email: centre_social@yahoo.fr / pdh_volontaires@yahoo.fr
Website: www.pdh-togo.org
6. It is the Sponsor who decides the amount, frequency and the duration of the sponsorship.
7. The Sponsor sends their donation to the Sponsored Person via Centre Social PDH.
Our bank details in Lom TOGO West Africa
Bank : Banque Togolaise de Dveloppement (BTD); SWIFT : BTDETGTG
Adresse : BP 65 Lom, Togo, West Africa
Tel (00228) 22 21 36 41
Code bank
Code guichet
Account number
RIB
Domiciliation
Banque Togolaise de
TG014
01001
40000257104
33
Dveloppement
IBAN : TG53 TG01 4010 0104 0000 2571 0433
SWIFT : BTDETGTG
Account name : Centre Social PDH

Other ways to donate:
Western Union or Money Gram. If using these methods, please make sure you send the
details of the transfer via email to pdh_volontaires@yahoo.fr / centre_social@yahoo.fr
Receiver : DZAKAS Yawo Soga
8. The Centre Social PDH receives the donation and ensures the money is used effectively to
help the Sponsored Person.
9. The Centre Social PDH will regularly follow up on the Sponsored Persons situation.
10. The Centre Social PDH is responsible for the Sponsored Person and how the money is used.
PDH will send an annual report to the Sponsor detailing the progression of the Sponsored
Persons situation.
N
1
2
3
SUGGESTED DONATION TO COVER THE NEEDS OF A SPONSORED PERSON

NEED
AMOUNT
Monthly Supply of Food
23 Euro
Monthly Expense to Monitor Sponsored Person
4 Euro
Annual School Fees / Professional Apprenticeship Fees
45 / 12 = 3.75 Euro
Monthly Total
30.75 Euro

C E N T R E
S O C I A L
Promotion et Dveloppement Humain

BP 20832 Lom Tl :(00228) 22 51 77 52 / 90 10 46 34 Togo E-mail: centre_social@yahoo.fr
Agreement/Contract of Sponsorship Between PDH and Sponsor

First and Last Name of Sponsor ______________________
Nationality ______________________
Address _________________________ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Telephone # ______________________
Email Address ______________________
I, the Sponsor, agree to sponsor a (select one):

Girl aged 18 years and under
Boy aged 18 years and under
Girl aged 19 years and above
Boy aged 19 years and above
A Family
I agree to send PDH at least ______ Euros every ______ month(s) for ______ month(s) for
the sponsored person ; beginning on the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , thus lasting until the
__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Signed by the Sponsor _________________________
Date ________________
Please return completed form to PDH via Email to: pdh_volontaires@yahoo.fr /

centre_social@yahoo.fr

10
Help With Closed Pockets
We at PDH are aware that many of you who would like to help our cause here in Togo simply
cannot, due to your own financial limits. There are, however, various alternatives to sending
money that can greatly benefit the humanitarian work of PDH.
Spread the word
Our website features a Download Depot, which stores posters and desktop images. You can
download and/or print these items in order to promote our organization in relevant locations around
your town or city eg. cafs, churches and universities.
Promote PDH
Help us to promote our cause and international profile by telling your friends and family about us. The
more people that know about PDH, the greater our support network - it's that simple. You may also
know somebody who is in a position that can greatly aid us by promoting our cause; a university
lecturer who could throw us up on a slide, a local priest who could speak to his congregation, or even
a travel agent. You could provide them with a copy of this newsletter to distribute.
Like us on facebook!
Every acknowledgement of our work means a lot to the local volunteers, so consider liking us today!
http://www.facebook.com/PDHTogo
Pray
For those of you who are religious, you will know the value of prayer that money simply cannot buy.
Please remember us in your prayers, as everyone's spiritual faith is integral to the work that we carry
out here.
Fundraise
You can help PDH raise funds by conducting your own fundraising event. For example, auctioning off
old belongings on Ebay or hosting a dinner with a silent auction.

11
10 Reflections on Donations
We often get questions about what people can send to us to help. Over the last couple of years more
and more things that we need such as school books, stationery and condoms are available here to
buy.
Monetary donations are the most liquid, and thus most effective donation that we can receive. We
avoid postal costs, and often prices are cheaper here so we can gain the maximum value from your
money. Another positive outcome from doing it this way is that it helps the local economy here in
Togo.
On the other hand if there is something in particular that you would like to send over (e.g. clothes,
puzzles, board games) then feel free to do so; we know sometimes it is nice to send over products
that you have chosen, so we will always be happy to accept any packages we receive. We are also
very grateful for supplies that volunteers bring with them from their families and friends.
Our postal address:

Antoine Dzakas (The Project Director)
La Promotion et Dveloppement Humain
B.P. 20832 Lom, Togo, Africa
Please email centre_social@yahoo.fr to let us know were expecting a package as our post office
does not directly notify us of deliveries.

12
11 How to Donate
Very often at PDH, we are forced to turn away people that we, quite simply, cannot
help. This is due to the extremely limited nature of our financial and material
resources as we are 100% dependant on donations and volunteers.
We believe that PDH is an excellent choice for those of you who are willing to donate money
to a small non-government, non-profit aid organization. This is because our administration
costs are very low and we guarantee that your donation - in its entirety - will provide relief
that is desperately required by those in need.
To send a cheque direct to Lom (in either , $US or ):
Payable to:
Centre Social PDH
Address: 02 B.P. 20832 Lom, Togo, West Africa
If writing a cheque please be aware that it might take several weeks to arrive
because the post can be quite slow.
For amounts less than 50 we recommend either using cheques or contacting us to

avoid unnecessary fees charged by the Togolese bank.
Our bank details in Lom TOGO

Bank : Banque Togolaise de Dveloppement (BTD)
Adresse : BP 65 Lom, Togo, West Africa
Tel (00228) 22 21 36 41
SWIFT : BTDETGTG
Code bank
Code guichet
Account number
TG014
01001
40000257104
IBAN : TG53 TG01 4010 0104 0000 2571 0433
RIB
Domiciliation
33
Banque Togolaise de Dveloppement

SWIFT : BTDETGTG
Account name: Centre Social PDH
Other ways to donate:

Ria, Western Union or Money Gram. If using these methods, please make sure you
send the details of the transfer via email to pdh_volontaires@yahoo.fr
Receiver: DZAKAS Yawo Soga

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12 Our Objectives
::
To conduct life education that seeks to change behaviour.
::
To assist with schooling, literacy, learning and professional

training.
::
To listen to, inform and educate the disadvantaged and

poverty-stricken.
::
To provide assistance and a means of gaining independence

to those already possessing professional skills.
::
To assist the disadvantaged and poverty-stricken in regards

to nutrition, psychological, sanitation, medication, material
needs and finances.
::
To provide financial assistance and support for those seeking

to establish a small business.
::
To assist the handicapped, refugees and prostitutes to reestablish themselves both professionally and financially.
::
To assist the elderly and encourage sentiments of self worth.
::
To promote
prevention.
::
To fight against AIDS and HIV.
::
To cater for the psychological, health, medical and nutritional

needs of those living with AIDS or HIV.
::
To care for children orphaned due to AIDS.
family planning,
family health
and
AIDS

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------------------------------------------------------------- Issue No. 99, September 2015

News from the Social Centre PDH (Promotion et Dveloppement Humain)

1. Whats New in Togo?

TOGO MONDE No. 99, September 2015

1 Whats New In Togo?

Children leaving from the summer school

What do you think? We would love to hear your thoughts.

Centre Social (PDH) Promotion et Dveloppement Humain

TOGO MONDE No. 99, September 2015

PVVIH Group de Parole - AIDS Words Group

Follow more of our work @ http://www.facebook.com/PDHTogo

Centre Social (PDH) Promotion et Dveloppement Humain

TOGO MONDE No. 99, September 2015

4 A Great Big THANK YOU

Centre Social (PDH) Promotion et Dveloppement Humain

TOGO MONDE No. 99, September 2015

1- Goodbye and Thank You

3- Confirmed Future Volunteers

4 - Want to add your name to the list?

Centre Social (PDH) Promotion et Dveloppement Humain

TOGO MONDE No. 99, September 2015

5 - International Volunteer Testimonial

Hi. Im Michele PAGANI, from Switzerland, and Im the 159th

159 International Volunteer at

OUR TEAM FOR THE MONTH : September 2015

President and Founder,

Thank you for the work you do for us!

Centre Social (PDH) Promotion et Dveloppement Humain

TOGO MONDE No. 99, September 2015

How long can I stay?

Centre Social (PDH) Promotion et Dveloppement Humain

TOGO MONDE No. 99, September 2015

Some finer points to consider:

Access to Money: VISA Bankcards Only!

Express your interest today by sending an email to

Centre Social (PDH) Promotion et Dveloppement Humain

TOGO MONDE No. 99, September 2015

8 Distance Adoption: Sponsorship

Account name : Centre Social PDH

SUGGESTED DONATION TO COVER THE NEEDS OF A SPONSORED PERSON

Centre Social (PDH) Promotion et Dveloppement Humain

TOGO MONDE No. 99, September 2015

Promotion et Dveloppement Humain

Agreement/Contract of Sponsorship Between PDH and Sponsor

I, the Sponsor, agree to sponsor a (select one):

Please return completed form to PDH via Email to: pdh_volontaires@yahoo.fr /

Centre Social (PDH) Promotion et Dveloppement Humain

TOGO MONDE No. 99, September 2015

Help With Closed Pockets

Centre Social (PDH) Promotion et Dveloppement Humain

TOGO MONDE No. 99, September 2015

Our postal address:

Centre Social (PDH) Promotion et Dveloppement Humain

TOGO MONDE No. 99, September 2015

For amounts less than 50 we recommend either using cheques or contacting us to

Our bank details in Lom TOGO

Banque Togolaise de Dveloppement

Account name: Centre Social PDH

Other ways to donate:

Centre Social (PDH) Promotion et Dveloppement Humain

TOGO MONDE No. 99, September 2015

To conduct life education that seeks to change behaviour.

To assist with schooling, literacy, learning and professional