CARE International’s history in Togo
CARE began working in Togo in 1988 through the Zio River Economic Development project. Since then, CARE has worked alongside communities facing poverty and limited access to essential services, particularly in rural areas.
Over time, CARE’s work in Togo has expanded from individual projects to programs that strengthen livelihoods, improve access to services, and support opportunities for women, girls, and vulnerable children.
CARE’s work in Togo is implemented through the CARE Benin–Togo country office, headquartered in Cotonou, Benin, with operations in Lomé and Kara.
CARE and partners’ work in Togo today
CARE and our partners work with communities in Togo to improve health, strengthen livelihoods, and expand access to essential services. Our work focuses on:
Food and water
We support access to safe drinking water and invest in sustainable water infrastructure for communities.
Making the economy work
CARE works with communities to strengthen livelihoods through agroforestry, Village and Savings Loans Associations, and other income-generating activities
Health
CARE supports access to essential health services, including family planning and HIV prevention.
Gender equality
We work with communities to prevent the trafficking and exploitation of children, including child labour, while supporting protection and opportunities for girls.
CARE delivers programs in partnership with national and local organizations and supports their capacity to lead programs within their communities.
Focus on women and girls
Women and girls are at the centre of CARE’s work in Togo.
We support women to strengthen economic security through savings groups and access to small loans, while also improving access to health services that support women’s wellbeing.
CARE also works with girls who are at risk of exploitative child labour, helping them stay in school and access safer opportunities for the future.
Through community awareness and engagement, CARE works with families and local leaders to address harmful practices and support safer environments for women, girls, and children.
For recent updates on CARE Togo, please see here.
