Togomonde 121 Décembre 2019

121 TOGOMONDE 2019
Issue n° 121,
Décembre 2019
News from Centre Social PDH (Promotion et Développement Humain)
02 BP 20832 Lomé, Togo Tel. / Whatsapp: (00228) 90 10 46 34
E-mail: centre_social@yahoo.fr Website: www.pdh-togo.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PDHTogo Twitter: www.twitter.com/PDHTogo
Joyeux Noël – Merry Christmas

Bonne, Heureuse et Sainte Année 2020
Notre nouvelle Campagne
https://www.gofundme.com/qnu2q8-fund-education-for-togolese-street-children
1. What’s New in Togo?

2. Business as Usual
3. Good News
4. Sad News
5. A Great Big “THANK YOU”!!
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 Développement Humain 1

02 B.P. 20832 Lomé, Togo, West Africa Tel / Whatsapp (00228) 90 10 46 34
E-Mail: centre_social@yahoo.fr Website: www.pdh-togo.org / www.pdh-info.tg
TOGO MONDE No.121, Décember 2019
1 What’s News in Togo?
France's ex-colonies move to loosen currency
ties
Eight West African countries have agreed to cut some of their financial links with France in a
move which will see the end of a currency known as the CFA franc.
Under the deal a new currency called the eco is to be launched. It will still be linked to the
euro.
The decision was announced on Saturday during the visit of French President Emmanuel
Macron to the region.
For many people living in West Africa using the CFA franc in shops or markets has been a
daily reminder of the lingering colonial link with France.
Critics said the system enabled France to benefit long after the blue, white and red flags were
lowered at independence especially as it could easily access the region's mineral wealth.
Whilst there has long been a campaign to ditch the currency, which has been in use since just
after World War Two, some economists argued that the CFA franc did provide a degree of
financial stability.
Being pegged to the old French franc and then the Euro helped the seven former French
colonies and Guinea Bissau to keep inflation down and avoid the prospect of Zimbabwean
style financial meltdown during turbulent times.
Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara described the decision to scrap the currency as a
historic day for West Africa and other politicians in the region will also celebrate the move.
Along with Ivory Coast, the decision affects Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau, Mali,
Niger, Senegal and Togo.
In a few months’ time these countries plan to have a new currency. Although it will still be
pegged to the Euro, the African countries using it will no longer be forced to keep half of
their reserves in the French treasury in Paris.
The vast majority of people living in the eight countries are under the age of 30.
So they may be less willing to listen to the politicians who see this move as cutting a colonial
link. They will judge its success purely on whether it leaves them wealthier.
https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cx1m7zg0gj4t/togo

2 Business as Usual
Noël 2019 avec les enfants au Centre Social PDH
Noël 2019 avec les enfants au

Centre Social PDH
Joyeux Noël
Merry Christmas
Merci à :
1) Nico Naper
2) Daniel Kuhnhenrich
3) Toute l’équipe de PDH
Lomé Togo et
4) Aux Enfants
Merci

3 Good News
Dorothée (2 – 532)
Veuve âgée de 49 ans et vivant avec le VIH/SIDA a retrouvé sa santé après une période de 3
mois d’intense maladies opportunistes.
Elle s’est sentie honorer d’accueillir la visite à domicile de PDH ce mardi, 31 décembre 2019
et a dit merci pour l’accompagnement de PDH.
4 Sad News
5 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. Garreth John Wilcock
2. Nico Naper
3. Daniel Daniel Kühnhenrich
4. John Davis
5. Shannon Lee Johnson
6. Charlie Katsuhiko Takehara
7. Sarah Doyle
8. Greg Trencher
9. Matthew Neill
10. Meghan P
11. Linda Knox
12. Ross Hamilton

13. Keith & Rebecca Martin
14. Jennifer Neill
15. Claire Hamilton
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.

6 Volunteer News
1 – Goodbye and Thank You
N° Name Nationality Date of Arrival Departure
th th
185 Matthew Neill Irlandais 12 June 2019 7 August 2019
184 Adam Millest British 01 /05/ 2019 13 /08/ 2019
Guglielmo Guatteri Di
187 Italian 12th August 2019 03 September 2019
Maio
188 Pietro Anzani Italian 12th August 2019 03 September 2019
189 Federico Pagani Suisse 26 Novembre 2019 17 Décembre 2019
2 - Current Volunteers
N° Name Nationality Date of Arrival Departure
3 - Confirmed Future Volunteers

N° Name Nationality Proposed Arrival Proposed Departure
4 - Want to add your name to the list?
Join us in the next section of this newsletter. Keep scrolling!
5 - International Volunteer Testimonial

When you first arrive in a new place it can
be hard to know what to expect. But in
Togo I have learnt you should always
expect to receive a warm welcome. From
my arrival until the day I left, everywhere I
went I was met with a smile and an
exclamation of; “Bonjour!”, “Bonsoir!”, or
“Bonne arrive!”. Even when simply
walking down the street children will call
out to you, waving from afar or running
alongside you. Despite the poverty that is
present here, and despite the hardship many
of the Togolese people face, there is a
strong sense of community and a happiness that you can’t help but get caught up in.
There is a variety of work you can pursue during a stay with PDH. Visiting the various social
work cases with a local staff member allows you to see more of the city of Lomé and you will
encounter many different people who PDH help. This can be difficult, it can be heart-

breaking to hear the stories of these ordinary people struggling in extraordinarily tough
circumstances, but it can also be extremely fulfilling to witness as the cases are resolved to
their benefit. Other work includes teaching and playing with the children on Wednesday
afternoons and helping out with the social work school PDH runs for local adult students.
Whatever you happen to be doing, the amazing team at PDH will help and support you.
Antoine is also very open to suggestions from his volunteers, for instance, he helped me to
organise and run a sensitisation day for HIV patients (an unforgettable experience).
Finally, if you have a desire to learn French this is the place to go. When I arrived, I could
speak only the most basic phrases but now as I am leaving, whilst I am certainly not fluent, I
am able to have conversations, understand what is happening around me and create
friendships all whilst speaking French. This is a testament to the patience and kindness of
everyone at PDH who are always willing to help and encourage you as you are learning their
language. It is one of the many life skills I will take home with me after my stay here.
To the staff at PDH, the family that welcomed me to their home and to all the people I met
that made my time in Togo unforgettable, merci beaucoup!
Matthew Neill
185th International Volunteer at PDH
12th June 2019 to 7th August 2019
7 Join Us!
PDH warmly welcomes international interest in our volunteer program. We have hosted a diverse
crowd in Lomé over the last decade – from solo travellers, to groups of friends, to one mother-
daughter 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 100,000 CFA (150 EUR / 200 USD) donation on arrival. Full
board accommodation is then provided at a rate of 25,000 CFA (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 Centre
reply, Social
we work with a very limited internet connection! 8
(PDH) Promotion et Développement Humain
8 Distance Adoption: Sponsorship
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 Lomé, 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 Lomé – TOGO West Africa

Bank : Orabank Togo ; SWIFT : ORBKTGTG
Adresse : BP 65 Lomé, Togo, West Africa
Tel (00228) 22 21 36 41
Code bank Code guichet Account number RIB Domiciliation
TG116 01101 040000257104 80 Orabank Togo
IBAN (Identifiant International) :
SWIFT : ORBKTGTG
TG53TG1160110104000025710480
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 Person’s 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
Person’s situation.
SUGGESTED DONATION TO COVER THE NEEDS OF A SPONSORED PERSON

N° NEED AMOUNT
1 Monthly Supply of Food 23 Euro
2 Monthly Expense to Monitor Sponsored Person 4 Euro
3 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 Développement Humain
BP 20832 Lomé Tél :(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

9 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. cafés, 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.

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 Développement Humain
B.P. 20832 Lomé, Togo, Africa
Please email centre_social@yahoo.fr to let us know we’re expecting a package as our post office
does not directly notify us of deliveries.

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 Lomé (in either £, $US or €):
Payable to:
Centre Social PDH

Address: 02 B.P. 20832 Lomé, 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 Lomé – TOGO West Africa

Bank : Orabank Togo ; SWIFT : ORBKTGTG
Adresse : BP 65 Lomé, Togo, West Africa
Tel (00228) 22 21 36 41
Code bank Code guichet Account number RIB Domiciliation
TG116 01101 040000257104 80 Orabank Togo
IBAN (Identifiant International) :
SWIFT : ORBKTGTG
TG53TG1160110104000025710480
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

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 re-

establish themselves both professionally and financially.
:: To assist the elderly and encourage sentiments of self-worth.
:: To promote family planning, family health and AIDS

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.
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121 TOGOMONDE 2019

Joyeux Noël – Merry Christmas

1. What’s New in Togo?

Centre Social (PDH) Promotion et Développement Humain 1

Centre Social (PDH) Promotion et Développement Humain 2

Noël 2019 avec les enfants au Centre Social PDH

Noël 2019 avec les enfants au

Centre Social (PDH) Promotion et Développement Humain 3

5 A Great Big “Thank You” !!

Centre Social (PDH) Promotion et Développement Humain 4

Centre Social (PDH) Promotion et Développement Humain 5

3 - Confirmed Future Volunteers

4 - Want to add your name to the list?

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

5 - International Volunteer Testimonial

Centre Social (PDH) Promotion et Développement Humain 6

 How long can I stay?

Centre Social (PDH) Promotion et Développement Humain 7

Some finer points to consider:

 Access to Money: VISA Bankcards Only!

Express your interest today by sending an email to

Our bank details in Lomé – TOGO West Africa

Other ways to donate:

SUGGESTED DONATION TO COVER THE NEEDS OF A SPONSORED PERSON

Centre Social (PDH) Promotion et Développement Humain 9

Agreement/Contract of Sponsorship Between PDH and Sponsor

First and Last Name of Sponsor ______________________

Email Address ______________________

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

 Girl aged 18 years and under

Signed by the Sponsor _________________________ Date ________________

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

Centre Social (PDH) Promotion et Développement Humain 10

Spread the word

Centre Social (PDH) Promotion et Développement Humain 11

Our postal address:

Antoine Dzakas (The Project Director)

Centre Social (PDH) Promotion et Développement Humain 12

To send a cheque direct to Lomé (in either £, $US or €):

Centre Social PDH

Our bank details in Lomé – TOGO West Africa

Other ways to donate:

Receiver: DZAKAS Yawo Soga

Centre Social (PDH) Promotion et Développement Humain 13

:: To conduct life education that seeks to change behaviour.

:: To assist with schooling, literacy, learning and professional

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

:: To provide assistance and a means of gaining independence

:: To assist the disadvantaged and poverty-stricken in regards

:: To provide financial assistance and support for those seeking

:: To assist the handicapped, refugees and prostitutes to re-

:: To assist the elderly and encourage sentiments of self-worth.

:: To promote family planning, family health and AIDS

:: To fight against AIDS and HIV.

:: To cater for the psychological, health, medical and nutritional

:: To care for children orphaned due to AIDS.

Centre Social (PDH) Promotion et Développement Humain 14

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Signed by the Sponsor _________ Date