activities · 8
what they do
direct service · 7
- Community Liaison and Project Implementation Short-Term International Mission TripsServes as the in-country implementation and community liaison for initiatives in Togo, ensuring projects are culturally responsive and aligned with community-identified priorities.
- Cultural Immersion Trips to Togo Short-Term International Mission TripsOrganizes trips to Togo for participants to visit project sites, experience local culture, and interact with local people.
- Education Center Development School-Based Educational ProgramsConducts needs assessments and site selection for building modern education centers in communities.
- Health Education and Medical SuppliesProvides initial medical supplies and health education as part of a comprehensive program to improve health outcomes in communities.
- Healthcare Infrastructure Development Mobile and Fixed Community Medical ClinicsAddresses critical healthcare gaps in the Adetikope community of Togo by planning and developing sustainable healthcare infrastructure, including a dedicated community health clinic with treatment rooms, a laboratory, pharmacy, and training center.
- Solar-Powered Water Well Installation Clean Water Access InitiativesDrills and installs solar-powered water well systems in villages and surrounding communities in Togo, providing reliable access to clean drinking water and establishing distribution points for easy access. This includes conducting geophysical surveys to identify optimal locations.
- Water System Maintenance and Monitoring Clean Water Access InitiativesMonitors and supports newly installed water wells for their first year of operation and provides water quality testing and purification equipment to ensure ongoing access to safe drinking water.
capacity building · 1
- Community Water System Management Training Water System Operator Training & Compliance SupportTrains local community members on the maintenance and operation of water systems and establishes community water committees to ensure the long-term sustainability and management of their water resources.
strategies · 7
how they think
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- Basic needs-first approach to development basic-needs-firstPrioritizes access to clean water as a foundational human need and entry point for broader community development and health improvement.
- Community empowerment through local leadership and ownership community-led developmentCenters local knowledge, leadership, and cultural norms in project design and implementation, conducting community consultations, leveraging Togo-based leadership, and building trust to ensure relevance, accountability, and long-term sustainability.
- Community-led, sustainable water infrastructure development sustainable community developmentBuilds long-term, community-owned water systems by combining solar-powered well technology with local leadership, training village water teams, establishing maintenance funding, and ensuring government registration and follow-up to prevent abandonment and ensure functionality.
- Education-integrated global health engagementIntegrates clinical education and public health training with reciprocal learning models, ensuring medical learners contribute meaningfully while gaining from community knowledge and experience.
- Geophysically informed, technically sustainable well siting sustainable well sitingUses geophysical surveys and ground-penetrating equipment to accurately map underground water sources, ensuring technically sound and sustainable well placement that maximizes long-term access.
- Holistic community health integration holistic community health programAddresses broader health outcomes by integrating clean water access with maternal health, childhood nutrition, disease prevention, and health education within a comprehensive community health framework.
- Long-term partnership model with systemic capacity building long-term partnershipCommits to enduring relationships that build functional local systems, prevent well abandonment, support education, and align with local governance structures to ensure accountability and lasting impact.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Adetikopé Agnavé Community Health Center Initiative
Comprehensive healthcare program providing maternal health services, vaccinations, and health education to 3,200 residents in Adetikope and Agnave
Education Center with Digital Literacy
Planned modern education center offering digital literacy and vocational training for 1,800 students in rural Togo
Solar-Powered Water Well Projects
Builds solar-powered water wells in rural Togo with geophysical surveys, community engagement, local water team training, and maintenance funding to ensure long-term sustainability
relationships · 3
who they work with
- Dodd & Associates Structural Engineering Partner — Engineering firm whose owner participates in QEWFA's volunteer and fundraising efforts.
- University of Arizona COM-T, Office of Global and Border Health Partner — Collaborating for global health learner rotations.
- University of Arizona COM-T, Office of Global and Border Health Partner — Partners to support ethical, community-centered global health engagement in Togo, West Africa, integrating clinical education, public health principles, and local capacity-building.