Construction of Latrines Public - Handicraft Workcamp

  Togo

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Description: This workcamp is about the construction of a public latrine in collaboration with the locals in order to mitigate the lack of socio-educative infrastructure and medical communities in the rural areas.

Work to be made:
Work will consist in collecting sand and gravels to draw water, and to help the masons to manufacture bricks, to make foundations, and to brick up the walls. Sensitising the population on the hygiene. The volunteers will work 5 hours each morning after midday will be free and the volunteers will be able to devote to the cultural activities with the host community.

Place: Bolou Adanto (Prefecture of Zio)

Qualifications: Languages accept: French, English
Qualifications: The only needed skill to participate in these work camp is motivation and to be eager to help.

Cost in US$: 300$

Experience Required: no

Age Range: from 18 years old

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Togo Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Synergie des Jeunes pour Demain (SYJED)'s Mission Statement: Vision/Mission Promote youth volunteering. Promote understanding, tolerance, and friendship, for peace. Promote girl education and women empowerment. Fight against poverty and illiteracy. Promote a global citizenship.

Year Founded: 1996