Help rebuild schools in Togo, West Africa

The IAVE member organization Voluntary Action for Development (VAD), based in Togo, works to give young people from different countries the opportunity to become involved in the construction of societal ideals in the West African country "by giving a little of their time, energy and knowledge".
Since 1995 VAD-Togo has worked to bring all youth to think positively and to join forces in building their ideal worlds through social education, literacy and training for the young and old alike. Inspired by the ideals of environmental protection and the promotion of ecological agriculture, VAD is looking for volunteers for the construction of buildings for public and community clinics as well as libraries, schools, public toilets and the education of local children in Togo, West Africa.

Volunteers will live, work, shop and cook together with other international and local youth volunteers in a program which includes special evenings for volunteers from different  nationalities to meet on the construction sites, prepare meals from their native homes and share discussions on life in their countries.
The project includes tutoring sessions with VAD mentors, games and useful recreational activities, such as painting and staining with local children and with the assistance of professionals.

The next project begins December 20, 2010 and ends January 9th, 2011, though there are many opportunities with this organization, depending on the volunteer’s goals. The participation fee is 180 € and housing and food are supplied but some tools are necessary.  For more information, please check here