Building Bridges

A few facts about Togo:

Where it is / capital: A narrow country between Ghana and Benin with a short Gulf of Guinea coastline; the capital and largest city is Lomé.

Population: ~8.6 million (2025 est.).

Languages: French is official; widely spoken local languages include Ewe (south) and Kabiye (north).

Government update: In 2024 Togo adopted a new constitution shifting to a more parliamentary system (president chosen by parliament; a powerful “President of the Council of Ministers” leads government).

Economy & exports: Agriculture plus phosphate mining are key; cash crops include cotton, coffee, cocoa. Encyclopedia Britannica+1

Port of Lomé: A major West African container hub—about 2.0 million TEUs handled in 2024 (ranked among the region’s busiest). Togofirst+1

Culture & heritage: Religiously mixed (Christianity, Islam, and traditional Vodun). The Koutammakou landscape (Batammariba mud tower-houses) is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Independence: Gained independence from France on April 27, 1960.

We’ve successfully facilitated medical clinics, vocational training and sanitation education. As well, evangelized through Christian films in Togo's native language.

Your sponsorship allows the staff of the “God is Great” orphanage provide children with 3 meals/day, bible teaching, medical exams, health instruction, clothing, recreational, academic support, and pre-school classes