Stichting Ecosystem Restoration Foundation
Association de développement à but non lucratif
Kpalime, Togo
⭐️ Activity Title
Community Action & Regenerative Agriculture and Beekeeping in Togo
🌍 What is the European Solidarity Corps (ESC)? The ESC is the EU programme that funds young people aged 18–30 (up to 35 for humanitarian aid) to volunteer on solidarity projects across Europe, with travel, accommodation, food, insurance and monthly pocket money covered. This overview explains who can join, the project types, durations and how to apply. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc
🔷 Activity Details
Description
This volunteer project supports rural communities in Agomé-Yoh and Danyi-Apéyémé through women’s empowerment, regenerative farming and sustainable local development. Volunteers will work directly with a local women’s cooperative, active since 2021 and entirely run and managed by women. Activities include supporting regenerative agriculture and permaculture practices, beekeeping, crop and soil management, practical farm work, and small-scale entrepreneurship linked to local products. Volunteers will help prepare and deliver training sessions, support cooperative planning and organisation, and contribute to activities that strengthen women’s skills and income opportunities. The project also includes WASH and public-health activities in schools and community spaces. Volunteers will work alongside AJEVES staff, cooperative members and local stakeholders. Working hours are generally 8:00–11:00 and 15:30–18:30, with flexibility to adapt to community needs.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers are hosted in safe shared flats. Single rooms may be available for individual volunteers. Basic amenities include electricity, running water, and internet (wi-fi and SIM). Meals are provided, and dietary requirements can be shared in advance. The diet is fresh, local, healthy and balanced. Activities are mostly within walking distance; when needed, AJEVES will arrange local transport (taxis & moto-taxis, helmets provided). Activities include cultural visits, traditional events, local market trips. Volunteers will also have the chance to enjoy the very beautiful natural surroundings.
Training during the activity
AJEVES offers an orientation on local culture, safety, and community expectations. Volunteers receive introductory training on key project topics such as health & sanitation, regenerative agriculture, and beekeeping, with an emphasis on practical, hands-on learning. Training typically lasts 10 days to 2 weeks. Throughout the placement, AJEVES staff mentor volunteers to ensure they feel supported and prepared. Free psychosocial support at the local hospital is available throughout the stay. AJEVES also organizes stakeholder visits to strengthen collaboration and ensure long-term impact.
Participant profile
We are especially looking for volunteers who are curious, proactive, and willing to both learn from and contribute to the community. To ensure project success, we are looking for volunteers who are: - Highly motivated to contribute to community service – A strong sense of commitment and willingness to support local initiatives is essential. - Genuinely interested in the project's focus areas, including: Women’s empowerment, Sustainability & environmental conservation, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Beekeeping & regenerative/sustainable agriculture - Experienced (preferred but not required) – Previous work in regenerative farming and permaculture projects is a plus. - Open-minded and culturally respectful – Willing to engage with and learn from different cultural perspectives. - Flexible and adaptable – Comfortable working in new and sometimes challenging environments. - French language skills – A minimum B1 level is preferred, but not required, to ensure effective communication and integration.
✍️ How do you write a motivation letter for ESC and Erasmus+? Research the project first, then follow a five-part structure that shows motivation, relevant skills and learning goals. This guide includes a full annotated example, how to adapt it per activity, and the mistakes that cause rejection. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-motivation-letter
💡 How do you prepare a strong Erasmus+ or ESC application? Read the call carefully, write specific motivation, show skills with examples, and state clear learning goals. This guide gives 10 practical tips plus the common mistakes that lead to rejection. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/erasmus-application-tips
🔑 Key Information
Activity dates
A total of 26 week(s) during the period 30/11/2026 to 31/05/2027
Activity location
Agome' Yo, Kpalime, Togo
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye
Activity topics
Social challenges
Environment and natural protection
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Employment and entrepreneurship
Creativity and culture
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Nutrition and subsistence agriculture
WASH (Water, sanitation and hygiene)
Support to local Small and Medium Enterprise
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 30/09/2026 12:00
Project code
2023-1-EACEA-VOLUN-101192143
⚖️ What's the difference between ESC and Erasmus+? The ESC is for volunteering and solidarity, while Erasmus+ is broad learning mobility (study, training, youth exchanges). This guide compares age, funding, duration and application route, and includes a "choose this if…" decision guide. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-vs-erasmus
🔗 Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/54199_en
🔐 How do you register on the ESC Portal? You create an EU Login with two-factor authentication, then complete your profile on the official ESC Portal. This step-by-step guide also fixes common problems like "0 opportunities" and the country-list lock. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/register-esc-portal
🩺 What insurance do ESC volunteers get? Every ESC volunteer gets free group insurance (currently Henner) that complements the EHIC and covers medical, accident, hospitalisation, liability and travel. This guide explains what's insured, the coverage period (home-to-return plus two months) and how your organisation enrols you. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-insurance
🌍 What is ESC Humanitarian Aid Volunteering? It's the ESC strand (EVHAC) that sends people aged 18–35 to work full-time in countries outside the EU, after mandatory two-stage training. This guide details the training, the application steps and what's covered. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-humanitarian-aid-volunteering
💰 Is ESC volunteering fully funded? Yes for core costs: travel is reimbursed by distance band (€28–1,735+), and accommodation, food, local transport, insurance, language support and daily pocket money are covered. This guide gives the official 2026 figures and the honest travel-band caveat — note there is no salary. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/is-esc-fully-funded
