Togomonde 97 - Decembre 2014

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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: [email protected] Website: www.pdh-togo.org / www.pdh-info.tg

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PDHTogo Twitter: www.twitter.com/PDHTogo

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--------------------------------------------------------------Issue No. 97, December 2014

News from the Social CentrePDH (Promotion et Dveloppement Humain)02 BP 20832 Lom Tl (00228) 22 51 77 52 / 90 10 46 34 TOGO

E-mail:[email protected]:www.pdh-togo.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/PDHTogo Twitter:www.twitter.com/PDHTogo

Bonjour !

This version of TOGOMONDEwas written by Lena Ziehmer from France; 158 thInternational

Volunteer at PDH Lom, Togo, West Africa (November 2014 to February 2015).

Please scroll down to read the recent news from Togo and the work done by PDH.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

1. Whats Newin 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
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PDH help for studies

Mawoussi (4-179)

Mawoussi is 8 years old girl; she came to the sisters of

congregation of Saint Gatan from Avenou. They called

PDH to help her. Mawoussi is going to a public school and

living by her grandmother and uncle because her parents

are actually in Ghana. The family is very poor andMawoussi has not good school supplies. So PDH offer her

school materials. PDH hope that Mawoussi can better learn

yet to have better notes by the next assessments.

Pessi (4-36)

Pessi is a young girl; she is 16 years old. Orphan, she is living by an aunt. She

leaves school when she was about 10 years old. She works few months by an old

woman as a domestic and receives 50.000 FCFA.

When she came back to Lom, she makes her birth

certificate for 20.000 FCFA. She decided than to take

a training to become seamstress and pay off 30.000

FCFA to her landlady for the learning costs amounting

70.000 FCFA. To pay the rest, Pessi goes to the

sisters of congregation of Saint Gatan from Avenou

who aide her with 20.000 FCFA. Today she must

always 37.000 FCFA because some costs added.

The sisters offered her a sewing machine too. During

her rest days, she does some different works to earn a little bit money in order to eat.

At PDH, we hope that Pessi could find enough money to pay her learning costs and

begin a work as seamstress.

Good News3


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PDH wishes to express gratitude and appreciation to all of you who have helped insome way - benefactors, donors, volunteers and supporters.

Special Thanks To:

1. Ria Martens, Maria Christa Martens2. Carolin Spreckelsen3. B.D.N.4. Greg Trencher5. Soroptimistenclub Maas en Waal

(Vakvrouwen voor vrouwen)6. Ellen Zijlmans7. Evelyn Gransee8. John Davis9. Robert Blunden10. Anne Francis

11. Our Australian Sponsors12. Caroline

We would also like to thank those who might come to Togo in the future to volunteerfor PDH. If you would like more information on how to volunteer, please visit thewebsitewww.pdh-togo.org or keep reading through to section 7!

A Great Big Thank You!4
http://www.pdh-togo.org/http://www.pdh-togo.org/


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Adle (01-278)

Adle is a young mother from 4 children; she is 26 years old. She didnt exercise any

income generating activity to subsist to the needs from her family. Adle has twins

from two and a half year old. Furthermore, she gathers Julienne, a young girl from 1

year old. Julienne is the girl from her co-wife. She abandoned Julienne after her

birth. Her husband is a driver but he loses his job, so he cant assume his father

duty. Adle has 7 persons to feed. She goes to the sister Pierre Alba from the

religious congregation of Soeurs de la Providence de Saint Gatan dAvenou to

ask aid for the survival of her family. Unfortunately, all her children havent a birth

certificate and couldnt be record to receive aid. Today, she doesnt know what she

can do: stay at Lom with 5 children and without occupation or go to the village to

her parents who didnt want see her with Julienne because she is a load more. At

latest news, her husband gives them up to go to Kati, a village at Kpalim. Adle has

no news from him. The own good news for her is that she doesnt must pay a rental

because the room where she lives with her children is at her dead stepfather. PDH

gives her sometimes survival kit, but how long could PDH give this aid to Adle?

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1- Goodbye and Thank You

N Name Nationality Date of Arrival Proposed Departure

154 Mathilde Israel Australian 22nd

November 2013 6thJanuary 2014

155 Momar Hughes Australian 28thNovember 2013 24

thJanuary 2014

156Patrik Johannes

FlatscherGerman 10

thFebruary 2014 24

thMarch 2014

157 Mirco Longo Italian 10thFebruary 2014 24

thMarch 2014

2 - Current Volunteers

N Name Nationality Date of Arrival Proposed Departure

158 Lena Ziehmer German 12nd

November 2014 24thFebruary 2015

3Want to add your name to the list?

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

4International Volunteer Testimonial

Ziehmer Lena 158th

International Volunteer

Im Lena Ziehmer, an international volunteer at PDH.Im doing my training for

three and a half months in Togo for my first master year in France as Manager

in International solidarity and social action. Im 22 years old and I have been at

PDH just since three weeks but I could already learn a lot of the work at PDH

and of the Togolese culture. Indeed, at PDH I was good welcomed and quickly

integrated at the team.

The work to the nearest of the people really needs aid is very interesting andformative for my future job but almost for my personal development. I try to

doing my best to offer these people somewhat hope and a little smile on their

faces. Also I could see that some problems are universal: searching for a job to

earn money to subsist, have difficulties at school or diseases. Although these

problems are accentuated in Togo or Africa because there is less helps from

the government that in Europe or especially in France. Moreover, the

technologies to help people particularly at diseases are not so advanced. PDH

is really doing an amazing job to help the people give them courage in spite of

their difficulties.

Volunteer News6

Lena Ziehmer

158thInternational

Volunteer at PDH

12nd

November 2014 to24

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OUR TEAM FOR THE MONTH: December 2014

Thank you for the work you do for us!

N N/Ref NAME NATIONALITYDATE OFARRIVAL

OCCUPATION/PROFESSION

ADMINISTRATION

01 01 DZAKAS Y. S.Antoine

Togolese 15thFebruary1999

President andFounder,Internationalrelations,Correspondence,

Communication,Mail distribution

02 DUNYA Rachel Togolese 3rdFebruary2014

Coordinator at thecentre

FIELD TEAM

03 ATI Djouwera Togolese 1st June2013

Department ofCounselling

04 323 TAY KoffiMensah Serge

Togolese 31stMarch2014

Department of Adults

05 324 ALLEY AniSefako

Togolese 10 June2014

Department ofCounselling

06 325 AMEDETONOUKokou

Togolese 1stAugust2014


07 326 ETSE Koffi Eric Togolese 8 August2014

Department ofInfants

08 328 EKLU AgbessiFredric

Togolese 30September2014


09 330 AKARANSAROOussara

Togolese 17November2014

10 331 ATETIH Koffi Togolese 17thNovember2014


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PDH warmly welcomes international interest in our volunteer program. We have hosted a diversecrowd in Lom 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 haveseen 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 scheduleto 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. Fullboard 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 hosteither at the centre or with a partnering family in acomfortable room with basic amenities. Please keep in mind that conditions in Togo may notmeet what you are used to at home however we work to make your stay as pleasant aspossible. 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 beforeaccompanying one of our agents on a case visit. From 13:00 to 14:45 you are encouraged totake a long lunch with your host, before returning to document your visit in the afternoon andassist with activities at the centre until 17:30.

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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 ashttp://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 organisationsthat offer volunteer grants, such as:

http://go-volunteerabroad.com/volunteer-abroad-scholarship

Please carefully read the Essential guidelines for volunteering at PDHwhich

we forward to all prospective volunteers.

Express your interest today by sending an email [email protected] please allow up to one week for

our reply, we work with a very limited internet connection!
http://skycanner.com/http://hipmunk.com/http://matrix.itasoftware.com/http://go-volunteerabroad.com/volunteer-abroad-scholarshipmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://go-volunteerabroad.com/volunteer-abroad-scholarshiphttp://matrix.itasoftware.com/http://hipmunk.com/http://skycanner.com/


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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 underc. Girl aged 19 years and aboved. Boy aged 19 years and abovee. A Family

2. The Sponsor will complete theAgreement/Contract of Sponsorship Between PDH andSponsorand email to PDH:[email protected] / [email protected]

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 PDH02 BP 20832 Lom, TogoTel # 00228 22 51 77 52 / 90 10 46 34Email: [email protected] /[email protected]

Website: www.pdh-togo.org6. 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.

Other ways to donate:Western Union or Money Gram. If using these methods, please make sure you send thedetails of the transfer via email to [email protected] /[email protected] : DZAKAS Yawo Soga

8. The Centre Social PDH receives the donation and ensures the money is used effectively tohelp 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 SponsoredPersons 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

Our bank details in LomTOGO West AfricaBank : Banque Togolaise de Dveloppement (BTD); SWIFT : BTDETGTG

Adresse : BP 65 Lom, Togo, West AfricaTel (00228) 22 21 36 41

Code bank Code guichet Account number RIB Domiciliation

TG014 01001 40000257104 33Banque Togolaise de

Dveloppement

IBAN : TG53 TG01 4010 0104 0000 2571 0433 SWIFT : BTDETGTG

Account name : Centre Social PDH

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C E N T R E S O C I A L

Promotion et Dveloppement HumainBP 20832 Lom Tl :(00228) 22 51 77 52 / 90 10 46 34 Togo E-mail: [email protected]

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: [email protected] /

[email protected]
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We often get questions about what people can send to us to help. Over the last couple of years moreand 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. Weavoid postal costs, and often prices are cheaper here so we can gain the maximum value from yourmoney. Another positive outcome from doing it this way is that it helps the local economy here inTogo.

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 productsthat you have chosen, so we will always be happy to accept any packages we receive. We are alsovery 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 [email protected] to let us know were expecting a package as our post officedoes not directly notify us of deliveries.

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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 materialresources 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 moneyto a small non-government, non-profit aid organization. This is because our administrationcosts are very low and we guarantee that your donation - in its entirety - will provide reliefthat is desperately required by those in need.

To send a cheque direct to Lom (in either , $US or ):

Payable to:

Centre Social PDHAddress: 02 B.P. 20832 Lom, Togo, West AfricaIf writing a cheque please be aware that it might take several weeks to arrivebecause the post can be quite slow.

For amounts less than50 we recommend either using cheques or contacting us toavoid unnecessary fees charged by the Togolese bank.

Our bank details in LomTOGOBank : Banque Togolaise de Dveloppement (BTD)

Adresse : BP 65 Lom, Togo, West AfricaTel (00228) 22 21 36 41SWIFT : BTDETGTG

Code bank Code guichet Account number RIB Domiciliation

TG014 01001 40000257104 33 Banque Togolaise de Dveloppement

IBAN : TG53 TG01 4010 0104 0000 2571 0433 SWIFT : BTDETGTG

Account name: Centre Social PDH

Other ways to donate:Ria, Western Union or Money Gram. If using these methods, please make sure yousend the details of the transfer via email [email protected]

Receiver: DZAKAS Yawo Soga

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

:: To assist with schooling, literacy, learning and professionaltraining.

:: To listen to, inform and educate the disadvantaged andpoverty-stricken.

:: To provide assistance and a means of gaining independenceto those already possessing professional skills.

:: To assist the disadvantaged and poverty-stricken in regardsto nutrition, psychological, sanitation, medication, materialneeds and finances.

:: To provide financial assistance and support for those seekingto 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 AIDSprevention.

:: To fight against AIDS and HIV.

:: To cater for the psychological, health, medical and nutritionalneeds of those living with AIDS or HIV.

:: To care for children orphaned due to AIDS.

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