Togo

After many years of dictatorship, the West African country is facing major challenges.

A long road to improving the country

The population of Togo has not yet recovered from the political, social and economic crises. Many inhabitants live in poverty, and children suffer from hunger and treatable diseases. More and more young people are fleeing to urban regions to escape poverty. There, however, they are often exposed to violence and abuse. Girls and young women are particularly affected: Having come to the cities in search of a better future, they often become dependent on men or are forced into prostitution.

In numbers: The situation in Togo

  • In Togo, around 6 out of 100 children die before they reach the age of five
  • 26.6% of the population live in extreme poverty
  • Togo has less than one doctor for every 1,000 people
  • Togo ranks 163rd out of 193 in the development index

Medicines, sanitation and support for young women

action medeor has been active in Togo for many years with a particular focus on supporting girls and young women. Together with the local organization Petite Soeur à Soeur (PSAS), we have supported vocational training for young women and implemented awareness programs in the capital Lome in recent years. In 2024, a project will be implemented in the north of the country to support particularly vulnerable refugee women and girls in order to protect them from the widespread gender-based violence and also to improve hygiene provision.

In addition to these long-term development cooperation programs, action medeor regularly supports health facilities in Togo with medicines and medical supplies to help care for the poorest population groups.

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