- Founded in 2015French non-profit (1901 law)
- RNA W781004639France — register of associations
- SIREN 813 791 068France — national identifier
- 1023/MATDDT-SG-DLPAP-DOCATogo — registration receipt
- 66% tax-deductibleFrench income tax
Founded in 2015French non-profit (1901 law)
66% tax-deductibleFrench income tax
Two weeks to plant what will still be growing in twenty years
June 2015, Davié-Tékpo. Ayité, a landscape gardener and member of the association, arrives with tree seedlings. The village chief, his secretary and the villagers welcome the team for Tree Day. That day, an idea takes root: reforesting with the village. What if you helped grow what comes next?
✓ Accommodation, meals, supervision and airport pick-up included · no skills required
2 weeks
on site, in an international team
€160
participation, + €50 registration
38%
of jobs in Togo are in agriculture (ILO estimate, 2024)
2015
Tree Day in Davié-Tékpo: the start of a partnership
Why this work camp exists
Because the land feeds people, as long as it is cared for
In Togo, nearly four jobs in ten are in agriculture. Living soils, trees and shared know-how mean food today and a preserved tomorrow.
Through simple practices, learned and shared together
Planting, mulching, composting, observing: agroecology and permaculture are learned with your hands in the soil, alongside villagers and pupils.
A two-week solidarity work camp
Agroecology and permaculture, community reforestation, school gardens and environmental awareness, with Midezon’s Togolese team.
What these two weeks will reveal to you
- Why a tree planted with the villagers is far more likely to grow: the secret of reforestation that lasts.
- The permaculture practices you will take home: to your garden, your balcony, or the way you consume.
- What the pupils will teach you about the plants of their region: here, learning goes both ways.
- The taste of pâte shared at lunchtime, Togo’s national dish, after a morning with your hands in the soil.
- How two weeks on site become a line that counts on your CV — agronomy, environment, sustainable development. A mission attestation is issued on request.
- The moment you understand why, in Togo, “Akpé” — thank you — is said with such warmth.
A week at the camp
Picture yourself there: site work in the morning, encounters and discovery the rest of the time.
Monday
Welcome and discovery
Village visit and presentation of the project.
Tuesday
Site work and Ewe
Planting and the school garden in the morning, Ewe lesson in the afternoon.
Wednesday
Site work and a meeting
Meeting with a local association.
Thursday
Site work and storytelling
An evening of Togolese tales and music.
Friday
Site work and market
Local market and community cooking.
Saturday
Discovery trip
Waterfall, village, heritage.
Sunday
Rest and exchange
Free time, cultural exchange, preparing week 2.
Typical one-week work camp programme, adjusted with the Togolese team to the season and the site.
Ideal if…
- You love nature and working with your hands: no particular skills are required.
- You study agronomy, environment, geography, sustainable development… or dream of a garden that feeds people.
- You have two weeks.
- You are 18 or over: minors can take part with a parent or guardian.
- You enjoy working in an international team and sharing with local people.
- You take heat, soil and the surprises of fieldwork with a smile.
Your participation and what it covers
Two weeks at the camp: €160 participation, plus a one-off €50 registration fee. Flights, visa, vaccinations and insurance are at your own expense.
| Length | Mission or internship | Work camp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | 125 € | 130 € |
| 2 weeks | 200 € | 210 € |
| 3 weeks | 275 € | 290 € |
| 4 weeks | 350 € | 370 € |
| 8 weeks | 650 € | — |
| 12 weeks | 950 € | — |
€50 registration included · €75/week (mission, internship) · €80/week (work camp)
What your participation covers
- Preparation of your mission, and an accommodation certificate for your visa application
- Pick-up at Lomé airport and transfer to your accommodation, on arrival and departure
- Accommodation in the Midezon House (shared rooms)
- Three meals a day at the mission site, and bottled water
- Support from a mission coordinator and the local team
- Lomé discovery day, welcome and farewell parties
- Someone to take you to hospital if you fall ill
- Mission attestation, issued on request
Not included
- Flights, visa and passport
- Vaccinations and malaria prevention
- Travel and repatriation insurance
- Any medical or hospital costs
- Daily trips (motorbike taxi) and personal transport
- SIM card and data plan
- Excursions and outings (including the volunteer guide’s costs)
- Meals away from the mission site, personal spending and souvenirs
Davié-Tékpo, 1 June 2015: Tree Day
The association’s Togolese members travel to the village to plant trees. The seedlings? A gift from Ayité, a landscape gardener and active member. That day a partnership with the village begins — the association was already planning a reforestation programme there.
The village chief, his secretary and all the people of Davié welcomed us warmly for this Tree Day.
Joining the work camp in 4 steps
- 1
Register
Five minutes is enough: the “Agroecology & permaculture” camp is already selected.
- 2
Talk with the team
A video call to get to know each other, choose your dates and prepare your trip.
- 3
Pack your bag
Closed shoes, gloves, water bottle, hat: the full list is in our departure guide.
- 4
Live the camp
Pick-up at Lomé airport, village visit, project presentation… and your first plantings.
Next departures
Dates for the next camps appear here as soon as they are published. Pre-register: the team contacts you once they are set.
Can’t travel?
Your donation supports our work on the ground, from education to the environment.
FAQ: agroecology & permaculture work camp in Togo
Do I need experience to volunteer on a permaculture project?
No. No particular skills are required: your motivation and wish to share are enough. You learn the practices on site, with the team.
How much does an agroecology volunteer camp in Togo cost?
Participation is €160 for two weeks (accommodation, meals, supervision, airport pick-up), plus a one-off €50 registration fee. Flights, visa, vaccinations and insurance are at your own expense.
Why is there a participation fee — can’t I volunteer for free?
Because your stay has real costs on site: accommodation, three meals a day, supervision, airport pick-up. Your participation covers them, and everything is detailed on this page.
Is this like WWOOFing?
Not quite: WWOOFing means working on a farm in exchange for board and lodging. Here you join a solidarity camp run by an association, as a team, with a programme of site work and discovery.
Can families take part?
Yes: the camp is open from 18, and minors can take part with a parent or guardian. Just mention it when you register.
When do the camps take place?
Exact dates appear under “Next departures” as soon as they are published. Pre-register and the team will contact you once they are set.
Two weeks of soil, laughter — and trees that stay.
Registering is a first contact: the team gets back to you to prepare the camp together.