Togo

Togo flag

Bonjour / Hello from Togo

Language: French

Togo boasts gorgeous, palm-fringed beaches and lush, forested hills. It is also a country of extreme poverty where children face challenges in the quest for education and well-being. Compassion-assisted children experience these realities daily. But at the Compassion center, there is hope.

Togo Stats

POPULATION: 8,049,233
42.3% Christian
36.9% Folk religions
14% Muslim

76,858
CHILDREN SERVED

340
CHURCHES SERVING

15
YEARS SERVING

A group of boys in school uniform eating outside

A group of boys sit together and eat nutritious food at their child development center.

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A mother holds her twin toddlers outside the child development center

A mother holds her twin toddlers outside the child development center.

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Children eagerly raise their hands in the classroom

Children eagerly raise their hands in the classroom.

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A teen boy holding a soccer ball

A boy holds a soccer ball while sitting on a wall.

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A mother holds and kisses her young child

A mother holds and kisses her young child.

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Children gather happily outside their child development center

Children gather happily outside their child development center.

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A young girl sits and colors

A young girl sits and colors.

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A group of children play joyfully on a playground

A group of children play joyfully on a playground.

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A girl standing outside in front of a bike

A girl leans proudly against the wall of her home.

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A girl holds hands with her grandmother

A girl holds hands with her grandmother.

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5 FACTS ABOUT TOGO

  1. Togo is one of the smallest countries in Africa, located on the western coast of the continent.
  2. Their artisans are skilled in creating beautiful woven textiles, wood carvings, pottery, and metalwork, showcasing the rich artistic heritage of the nation.
  3. Togo has a diverse cuisine influenced by its geographic location and cultural heritage.
  4. It is known for its vibrant music scene, with various music styles such as highlife, Afrobeat, and traditional rhythms like Ewe and Kabye.
  5. Togo is a multilingual country, with French being the official language.

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT IN TOGO

Issue: Education is not prioritized in Togo. While many children attend primary school, only about 41% of children are enrolled in secondary school. Only 60% of teens are literate, and recently 59% of students failed the government final exam for their grade level.

Response: Staff ensure that every registered student is able to attend school. They also provide tutoring and teach parents about the value of education. Compassion Togo is celebrating that 85% of registered children are thriving in school!

Prayer Point: Pray for the children of Togo — that they will be motivated to stay in school, excel in their studies and dream big for their futures.

Children filling up a classroom in Togo

Beneficiaries receive educational support at their child development centers.

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Visit the Compassion blog to learn more about our work in Togo.

Did You Know?

Music and dance are very important to Togolese culture. Modern artists have embraced Afropop, a mix of African music styles and American pop music.

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Togo Fast Facts

Official Name: Togolese Republic

Form of Government: Presidential Republic

Capital: Lome

Population: 8,608,444

Official Language: French

Currency: West African CFA franc

Area: 21,924 square miles (56,785 square kilometers)

Compassion has been working in Togo since 2008. These Togo facts and statistics provide a good picture of the reality of poverty and how child sponsorship through Compassion is making a difference.

Poverty is a problem in the country of Togo but with your support, Compassion is working to change this. The Togo facts tell a difficult story, but Compassion is bringing hope in the midst of the difficulties. Our programs are changing the statistics one child at a time.

Don't let the hopelessness of poverty overwhelm you. Donate to children in Togo!