- 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
How can you make a real difference teaching in Togo — even if you are not a teacher?
In the morning, you support a teacher in a classroom in Sanguera. In the afternoon, children knock on the door of the Midezon House to revise with you. And in the evening, you know exactly why you came.
✓ First conversation by video call, no commitment
From 2 weeks
up to several months
€75/week
housing, meals, supervision
Sanguera · Lomé
schools and Midezon House
2015
association founded
Why this mission exists
Because a child who understands the lesson does not drop out
Many children learn in a language, French, that they do not speak at home. A few extra hours of attention often make the difference between keeping up and falling behind.
By strengthening those already there
You replace no one: you support Togolese teachers and run the association’s tutoring, in an exchange where everyone learns from each other.
An exchange mission in schools
Classroom support (French, English, science), afternoon tutoring, activities and library work, from 2 weeks to several months.
What you will discover (that no guidebook tells you)
- Why some children turn up for tutoring before it starts — and what that teaches you about the value of genuine attention.
- What it feels like the day you are truly trusted with a class: Marine and Émilie speak of “real responsibilities”.
- How a simple packet of biscuits, offered by a pupil, becomes the strongest memory of a stay. Manchita lived it.
- Where the real difficulty in class lies — not in the curriculum but in the language — and how to get round it with pictures, games and patience.
- Why Wednesday afternoon is so many volunteers’ favourite moment (hint: djembe, football and dance).
- How to tell this experience in a job interview: autonomy, adaptability, intercultural teamwork — with examples.
A mission day, hour by hour
Picture yourself there for a moment. Here is an ordinary day — which is to say, anything but ordinary.
6:30 am
Wake up at the Midezon House
Shared breakfast, the street waking up, the day’s plan with the Togolese team.
7:30 am
In class
You support a teacher: reading, dictation, maths, English. You move between desks, encourage, explain differently.
12:30 pm
Lunch and break
Togolese food — try the adémé sauce — then the break during the hottest hours.
3 pm
Tutoring
The children arrive with their exercise books. You go over the day’s lesson in small groups until it clicks.
5:30 pm
Games, sport, culture
Wednesdays: djembe, football, dance. Other days: reading, educational games, drawing.
7:30 pm
Dinner and house life
You share the day, prepare tomorrow and laugh a lot. Weekends: markets, discoveries, excursions.
Times are indicative: they follow the Togolese school calendar and your mission.
Your participation and what it covers
A simple, transparent participation fee, so that your energy goes to the children, not to calculations.
| 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
They lived it
They discovered the Togolese school system, were given real responsibilities in class, and found their place in the tutoring sessions, among warm and joyful children.
Made for you if…
- You love passing things on — student, teacher, gap-year traveller or recently retired.
- You speak French — English or German are a plus: they are taught too.
- You are happy to live simply, in a community, and to follow the house charter.
- You want an exchange, not a showcase: here you learn as much as you give.
- You can stay at least 2 weeks (ideally 1 to 3 months to see the children progress).
- Need a mission attestation for your school or employer? Just ask.
Four steps to go
- 1
Choose your dates
The registration form takes 5 minutes: period, length, what you enjoy teaching.
- 2
Talk to the team
A video call to answer your questions and shape your mission with you.
- 3
Prepare your trip
Visa, vaccines, packing, budget: the guide and checklist walk you through it.
- 4
Live the mission
Airport welcome by the team, settling into the Midezon House, first day in class.
Next departures
Group departures published by the association. Another period suits you better? Education missions are tailor-made: suggest your dates.
Volunteer teaching: frequently asked questions
Do I need to be a teacher to volunteer in education in Togo?
No. You support Togolese teachers who know their pupils: your energy, patience and French matter more than a diploma. Teachers and education students of course find it a valuable experience.
How much does an education mission cost?
Participation is €75 per week (housing, meals, supervision and airport pick-up), plus a one-off €50 registration fee. Flights, visa, vaccines and insurance are extra: the departure guide’s simulator gives you the total.
What is the minimum length?
Two weeks. To see the children progress and build a real bond, one to three months is ideal.
Which schools will I work in?
Partner schools in Sanguera, including Sanguera high school and the Enkov school complex, teaching French, English or science, and the association’s tutoring sessions.
Can I go alone?
Yes — it is actually the most common case. You live in the Midezon House with other volunteers and the Togolese team, who welcome you at the airport.
What happens during school holidays?
Tutoring and activities continue: in summer, local children come to revise and join the association’s activities.
In a few weeks, they might be waiting for you.
Registering is a first contact: the team gets back to you to shape your mission together.