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Centre Social (PDH) Promotion et Dveloppement Humain

02 B.P. 20832 Lom, Togo, West Africa Tel: 00228 22 51 77 52 / 90 10 46 34

E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.pdh-togo.org / www.pdh-info.tg

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News From : Promotion et Dveloppement Humain

02 BP 20832 Lom Tl. (00228) 22 51 77 52 / 90 10 46 34 TogoE-mail:[email protected] Website:www.pdh-togo.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PDHTogo Twitter:www.twitter.com/PDHTogo

Issue No. 96, Compiled by Mathilde Israel,Australian, 154thInternational Volunteer at PDH;Momar Hughes,

Australian;155

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International Volunteer at PDH

1. Merry Christmas!

2. Whats Newin Togo?

3. Business as Usual

4. Good News

5. A Great Big THANK YOU!

6. Sad News

7. Volunteer News8. Join Us!

9. Distance Adoption: Sponsorship

10. Help With Closed Pockets

11. Reflections on Donations

12. How to Donate

13. Our Objectives at PDH
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PDH would like to wish a very merry Christmas to everybody who has positively contributed to theorganisation this year. This includes the team of full-time, part-time and international volunteers,regular sponsors, once off donators and all those who follow PDH on Facebook and spreadawareness of our work.

Thank you for reading this newsletter, hopefully it keeps you informed of the major work that is goingon here. Remember that you can subscribe to future newsletters, and for more regular updates youcan follow us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/PDHTogo,and of course share our posts withyour friends!

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Visits to Orphanage

Volunteers at PDH continue to regularly visit ADJANO Josephine, 13 months old, at the CentreOrphelinat de la Renaissance (C.O.R), an orphanage situated in Sanguera. Josephine's mother isHIV positive and does not have a stable job; her father is a security guard who earns very little.

Considering that they were unable to care for Josephine adequately, her parents accepted the offer ofthe Sisters of the Congregation of Saint Cajetan to place Josephine at C.O.R. Josephine is thrivingamongst her peers at C.O.R and is learning to stand and walk unassisted!

Agro Pastoral Centre

The PDH team went on a trip tothe Agro Pastoral Centre inBadja on Wednesday 4

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December. Many of the teammembers were visiting for thefirst time and learned about thefacilities and purpose of this

Centre. The Centre's mainpurpose is to teach sustainableagricultural practices to farmersin the local community so thatthey can successfully operatebusinesses. Most of the buildingsare almost completed and on theday the team assisted in filling inthe ground of one of the terraces,ready for concreting. The Centreis already housing sheep andgoats, with fish due to arrive laterthis month.

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Community meetings

PDH has continued its work amongst the local community including hosting the most recent meetingfor people infected with HIV on Thursday 5

thDecember. The theme for this meeting was a review of

the past two meetings whose themes were Studying the feasibility of an AGR and consideringexploitation of an AGR and Prevention of bankruptcy and saving from an AGR. (AGR=ActivitGeneratrice de Revenus; revenue generating activity). We discussed topics such as recognising fakemoney and how to keep your money safe when in public or at home.

Christmas Activities for the Local Children

On the 11thand 18

thof December, PDH hosted Christmas events for the sponsored children in the

local area. These children are either sponsored at school, come from poor families, are orphans orwhose parents have HIV. The children enjoyed playing games and receiving gifts donated to the

centre on the 11

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. They also participated in a lesson about the meaning of Christmas and sangcarols. On the 18thwe then took them on a trip to a local restaurant where the children were treated to

drinks and a generous meal.

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Jules (4-26)

On the 18thDecember, PDH sponsored 16 year old Jules to begin his tiling apprenticeship to support

his family. Jules has a difficult home life; his father passed away and his mother is ill. Thisapprenticeship will take 4 years to complete and will be undertaken with supervision of masterbuilder/tiler Kossi Dzotsi. PDH covered the complete fees of the apprenticeship. Furthermore, PDHwas able to effectively explain all aspects of the contract that Jules was signing and answer anyquestions that he or his mother had about his future work as an apprentice.

Grce (4-69)

Grce is a 14 year old girl from a disadvantaged family with 5siblings who lives with her grandmother. She is a wonderful andhard working girl whom PDH has been sponsoring since November2008. In the mid-year school holidays she took the initiative to starta stall selling groundnuts at the local market to help support herfamily. Most recently PDH, on the 20

thDecember, has been able to

help Grce by purchasing her school textbooks (English, Germanand 2 Economics classes). Grce is a bright girl and received goodmarks in the last academic year, an overall of 62.5% across her 8subjects. With PDHs donation we hope that she can continue tofocus on her studies and keep up her grades.

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PDH wishes to express gratitude and appreciation to all of you who have helped in some way -benefactors, donors, volunteers and supporters.

Special Thanks To:1. B.D.N.2. Greg Trencher3. Soroptimistenclub Maas en Waal

(Vakvrouwen voor vrouwen)4. Ellen Zijlmans

5. Evelyn Gransee6. John Davis7. Robert Blunden8. Anne Francis9. Our Australian Sponsors10. Caroline

A special mention goes out to Bronwyn Hope for aiding Momars donation of glasses to the centre bycontributing around 60 prescription pairs. We would also like to thank everybody else who contributedto this collection; Momar was able to donate approximately 100 pairs of prescription glasses.

We would also like to thank those who might come to Togo in the future to volunteer for PDH. If youwould like more information on how to volunteer, please visit the website www.pdh-togo.org or keep

reading through to section 7!

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Lawou (4-172)

Lawou, a 12 year old boy of a large and poor family, was brought to PDH's attention by the Sisters ofthe Congregation of Saint Cajetan (Gaetan in French). After coming down with a fever on the 1

stof

November, 2013, he was initially hospitalised on the 13thof November. On the 28

thof November, the

Sisters of the Congregation of Saint Cajetan referred him to the Central Hospitalier Universitaire forbetter care. His symptoms included respiratory distress and pain in his lower abdomen. PDHsupported his care at the Central Hospitalier Universitaire at this time. However, we regret to informour readers that on the 2

ndof December 2013 Lawou died as a result of his illness. PDH supported

the family financially in the return of Lawou's body to his home town, Agbelouv (60km from Lom).

1- Goodbye and Thank You

N Name Nationality Date of Arrival Date of Departure

152 James Wood British 12thAugust 2013 23

rdAugust 2013

153 Constantin Santos Cameroonian 12thSeptember 2013 30

thSeptember 2013

2 - Current Volunteers

N Name Nationality Date of Arrival Proposed Departure

154 Mathilde Israel Australian 22nd

November 2013 6thJanuary 2014

155 Momar Hughes Australian 28thNovember 2013 24

thJanuary 2014

3- Confirmed Future Volunteers

N Name Nationality Date of Arrival Proposed Departure

156Patrik Johannes

FlatscherGerman 10

thFebruary 2014 24

thMarch 2014

157 Mirco Longo Italian 10thFebruary 2014 24

thMarch 2014

4Want to add your name to the list?

Join us in the next section of this newsletter. Keep scrolling!

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OUR TEAM FOR THE MONTH: December 2013

N N/Ref NAME NATIONALITYDATE OFARRIVAL

OCCUPATION/PROFESSION

ADMINISTRATION

01 01 DZAKAS Y. S.Antoine

Togolese 15 February1999

President and Founder,International relations,Correspondence,Communication,Mail distribution

02 142 AFETSE Mawuli Togolese 09 December2008

Directors assistant, Incharge of the personnel,Internal Relations,

Accounts, Informativeposters at the Centre

FIELD TEAM

03 142 AFETSE Mawuli Togolese 09 December

2008

Counsellor at the centre

(Social cases; HIV/AIDSvictims, street children,disadvantaged children andorphans)

04 227 NWAYI Bruno Togolese 24 October 2011 Organizer of visits withpeople with PVVIH,OEV/SIDA, ED/ER

05 298 ADEDJOUMAImane

Togolese 22 July 2013 Department of Consellingand Centre Visits

06 305 ATEYO Jean Togolese 16 September2013

Department of Infants

07 306 AKPAKU Edem Togolese 18 September2013


08 307 AZAKPE Sara Togolese 23 September2013

Department of Adults

09 308 AKPALOU Dop Togolese 30 September2013

Department of Councellingand Centre Visits

10 309 HODOGBEGodfroy

Togolese 21 October 2013 Department of Adults

11 310 KOUGBOVI Olivier Togolese 07 November2013


12 311 DOGAN Nowa Togolese 14 November2013


13 313 ALI Judith Togolese 25 November2013

Department of Supervisionand Evaluation

14 314 AKAKPOSSAKanko

Togolese 25 November2013


15 315 AMEGAN Kafui Togolese 26 November2013


16 317 FOLLY Emma Togolese 3 December2013


Thank you for the work you do for us!

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PDH warmly welcomes international interest in our volunteer program. We have hosted a diversecrowd in Lom over the last decade from solo travellers, to groups of friends, to one mother-daughter pairing all of whom fit into the organisation equally. Regardless of your age (we haveseen 19 through to 67) or your profession, volunteer work in Togo can be a profound experience.

How long can I stay?There are no minimum or maximum stays at PDH, we are willing to work with your scheduleto find something that works for both of us.

How much does the program cost?Volunteers are asked to make a 100,000 CFA (150 EUR / 200 USD) donation on arrival. Fullboard accommodation is then provided at a rate of 25,000 CFA (37.5 EUR / 50 USD) per

week.Ie 12 weeks would total to 400,000f CFA (600 EUR / 800 USD).

What is the accommodation like?You will be accommodated with a hosteither at the centre or with a partnering family in acomfortable room with basic amenities. Please keep in mind that conditions in Togo may notmeet what you are used to at home however we work to make your stay as pleasant aspossible. Let your host know of any dietary preferences so they can tailor meals to you!

What does a typical work day look like?On a typical Monday to Friday, you will attend our daily meeting at 07:30 beforeaccompanying one of our agents on a case visit. From 13:00 to 14:45 you are encouraged totake a long lunch with your host, before returning to document your visit in the afternoon andassist with activities at the centre until 17:30.

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Some finer points to consider:

Access to Money: VISA Bankcards Only!

Please note that only VISA bankcards work in Togo. Mastercard, Maestro and American

Express are not accepted anywhere.

Funding your Flights

While living expenses are low, we know getting her can be a financial challenge.

Research flights on sites such as http://skycanner.com, http://hipmunk.com or

http://matrix.itasoftware.com to find your cheapest option. You may then consider fundraising

through friends and family, or researching organisations that offer volunteer grants, such as:

http://go-volunteerabroad.com/volunteer-abroad-scholarship

Please carefully read the Essential guidelines for volunteering at PDHwhich we forward to allprospective volunteers.

Express your interest today by sending an email [email protected] please allow up to one week for

our reply, we work with a very limited internet connection!
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1. The future Sponsor will contact Centre Social PDH to express their preference in choosing a::a. Girl aged 18 years and under

b. Boy aged 18 years and underc. Girl aged 19 years and aboved. Boy aged 19 years and abovee. A Family

2. The Sponsor will complete theAgreement/Contract of Sponsorship Between PDH andSponsorand email to PDH:[email protected] / [email protected]

3. The Centre Social PDH will send details of a sponsorship candidate to the Sponsor.4. The Sponsored Person will write a letter via Centre Social PDH to the Sponsor.5. The Sponsor will send future correspondences to the Sponsored Person via:

Centre Social PDH02 BP 20832 Lom, TogoTel # 00228 22 51 77 52 / 90 10 46 34Email: [email protected] /[email protected]

Website: www.pdh-togo.org6. It is the Sponsor who decides the amount, frequency and the duration of the sponsorship.7. The Sponsor sends their donation to the Sponsored Person via Centre Social PDH.

Other ways to donate:Western Union or Money Gram. If using these methods, please make sure you send thedetails of the transfer via email to [email protected] /[email protected] : DZAKAS Yawo Soga

8. The Centre Social PDH receives the donation and ensures the money is used effectively tohelp the Sponsored Person.

9. The Centre Social PDH will regularly follow up on the Sponsored Persons situation.10. The Centre Social PDH is responsible for the Sponsored Person and how the money is used.

PDH will send an annual report to the Sponsor detailing the progression of the SponsoredPersons situation.

SUGGESTED DONATION TO COVER THE NEEDS OF A SPONSORED PERSON

N NEED AMOUNT

1 Monthly Supply of Food 23 Euro

2 Monthly Expense to Monitor Sponsored Person 4 Euro

3 Annual School Fees / Professional Apprenticeship Fees 45 / 12 = 3.75 Euro

Monthly Total 30.75 Euro

Our bank details in LomTOGO West AfricaBank : Banque Togolaise de Dveloppement (BTD); SWIFT : BTDETGTG

Adresse : BP 65 Lom, Togo, West AfricaTel (00228) 22 21 36 41

Code bank Code guichet Account number RIB Domiciliation

TG014 01001 40000257104 33Banque Togolaise de

Dveloppement

IBAN : TG53 TG01 4010 0104 0000 2571 0433 SWIFT : BTDETGTG

Account name : Centre Social PDH

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We at PDH are aware that many of you who would like to help our cause here in Togo simply

cannot, due to your own financial limits. There are, however, various alternatives to sending

money that can greatly benefit the humanitarian work of PDH.

Spread the word

Our website features a Download Depot, which stores posters and desktop images. You can

download and/or print these items in order to promote our organization in relevant locations around

your town or city eg. cafs, churches and universities.

Promote PDH

Help us to promote our cause and international profile by telling your friends and family about us. The

more people that know about PDH, the greater our support network - it's that simple. You may also

know somebody who is in a position that can greatly aid us by promoting our cause; a university

lecturer who could throw us up on a slide, a local priest who could speak to his congregation, or even

a travel agent. You could provide them with a copy of this newsletter to distribute.

Like us on facebook!

Every acknowledgement of our work means a lot to the local volunteers, so consider liking us today!

http://www.facebook.com/PDHTogo

Pray

For those of you who are religious, you will know the value of prayer that money simply cannot buy.

Please remember us in your prayers, as everyone's spiritual faith is integral to the work that we carry

out here.

Fundraise

You can help PDH raise funds by conducting your own fundraising event. For example, auctioning off

old belongings on Ebay or hosting a dinner with a silent auction.

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We often get questions about what people can send to us to help. Over the last couple of years moreand more things that we need such as school books, stationery and condoms are available here to

buy.

Monetary donations are the most liquid, and thus most effective donation that we can receive. Weavoid postal costs, and often prices are cheaper here so we can gain the maximum value from yourmoney. Another positive outcome from doing it this way is that it helps the local economy here inTogo.

On the other hand if there is something in particular that you would like to send over (e.g. clothes,puzzles, board games) then feel free to do so; we know sometimes it is nice to send over productsthat you have chosen, so we will always be happy to accept any packages we receive. We are alsovery grateful for supplies that volunteers bring with them from their families and friends.

Our postal address:

Antoine Dzakas (The Project Director)

La Promotion et Dveloppement Humain

B.P. 20832 Lom, Togo, Africa

Please email [email protected] to let us know were expecting a package as our post officedoes not directly notify us of deliveries.

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Very often at PDH, we are forced to turn away people that we, quite simply, cannot

help. This is due to the extremely limited nature of our financial and materialresources as we are 100% dependant on donations and volunteers.

We believe that PDH is an excellent choice for those of you who are willing to donate moneyto a small non-government, non-profit aid organization. This is because our administrationcosts are very low and we guarantee that your donation - in its entirety - will provide reliefthat is desperately required by those in need.

To send a cheque direct to Lom (in either , $US or ):

Payable to:

Centre Social PDHAddress: 02 B.P. 20832 Lom, Togo, West AfricaIf writing a cheque please be aware that it might take several weeks to arrivebecause the post can be quite slow.

For amounts less than50 we recommend either using cheques or contacting us toavoid unnecessary fees charged by the Togolese bank.

Our bank details in LomTOGOBank : Banque Togolaise de Dveloppement (BTD)

Adresse : BP 65 Lom, Togo, West AfricaTel (00228) 22 21 36 41SWIFT : BTDETGTG

Code bank Code guichet Account number RIB Domiciliation

TG014 01001 40000257104 33 Banque Togolaise de Dveloppement

IBAN : TG53 TG01 4010 0104 0000 2571 0433 SWIFT : BTDETGTG

Account name: Centre Social PDH

Other ways to donate:Ria, Western Union or Money Gram. If using these methods, please make sure yousend the details of the transfer via email [email protected]

Receiver: DZAKAS Yawo Soga

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