Learning About Agroecology
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakdown:
- Accommodation and food: 80.00 Euro
- Transportation: 25.00 Euro
- Activities: 50.00 Euro
- Hosting organisation support: 45 Euro
Description: "Learning about agroecology" is a project initiated by ASTOVOT a few years ago to learn how to cultivate differently and to safeguard biodiversity. It involves the exploitation of a garden plot where a variety of organic vegetables are grown for local consumption. This project has two components. The first component is the production of organic vegetables and the second is awareness raising on eco-actions and training on agroecology. In setting up this project, ASTOVOT intends to focus on the initial aspect of agroecology: in the form of manual farming techniques, respectful of fauna and flora, (no chemical inputs, with plant cover, associations of plants and vegetables, etc.) so as to enrich the biodiversity of the site and the fertility of the soil.
Type of Work: Preserve the biodiversity of the site; To promote the cultivation of organic products (vegetables and fruit) through agroecology; To encourage educational exchanges on agroecology and other practices for a more sustainable agriculture;
- Weeding and weeding ;
- Making beds, nursery, hoeing ;
- Compost making ;
- Protection of seedlings (shading), transplanting of young plants, watering of seedlings of different vegetables grown;
- Reinforcing the garden fence with bamboo;
- Construction of a straw and bamboo hut for relaxation and storage of tools and products;
- Organisation of educational activities in the garden with the children; NB: Volunteers interested in this project can bring seedlings and other documents related to the themes of agroecology.
Accommodation: Accommodation is generally basic, simple and specific to the location of the project. On site, volunteers are accommodated in groups of three or four people per room. T Depending on the location, volunteers may use dry toilets and showers without water inside. This implies that the volunteers will fetch water from a fountain or well. The association provides volunteers with plastic or foam mats. Volunteers who have sleeping bags can bring them with them if possible. Access to drinking water, electricity , internet (limited) and foods...(More details in the Infosheet)
Language: The languages of the workcamp are French and then English. However, we recommend that non-French speaking volunteers have a basic knowledge of French before their arrival. The official language of Togo is French. The vast majority of local volunteers and communities have a very low level of English
Requirements: This project requires a great deal of motivation on the part of volunteers
Approximate Location: Located 120 km north of Lomé, the commune of Kpalimé is the ideal place for nature lovers and hikers who wish to discover beautiful mountainous landscapes and tropical flora. Numerous natural waterfalls will allow you to refresh yourself at the water's edge. Kpalimé is also home to the country's most important craft centre where a large number of artists and craftsmen have settled. With about 105,000 inhabitants, Kpalimé is a tourist town in the Plateaux region. The capital of the Kloto prefecture, Kpalimé is home to numerous infrastructures such as: district hospitals, the post office...
Notes: In addition to the main activities of the workcamp, other activities are organised such as: discovery walks, hikes, festive outings and cultural meetings. These activities allow the volunteers to come into contact with the local population and to discover the Togolese culture. During the weekends, collective excursions are organised by the volunteers and their leaders to discover the tourist sites of the region where the workcamp is taking place. It should be noted that the expenses related to the excursions and the volunteers' outings are not included in the participation fees. However, the association can facilitate or negotiate transport for the volunteers during outings or excursions.