About Togo

Togo is located in West Africa.  It is about the size of West Virginia with a population of 6 million.  In this very thin country, there are at least 40 tribal languages spoken, on top of the national language of French. 

      Concerning religions, 20% are Muslim, predominantly in the North, 29% are Christians, and 51% practice traditional beliefs.  Every town has an idol and flags at shops that advertise if they sell voodoo magic.  Unfortunately, the Togolese believe in any type of religion as they want to cover all bases in order to go to heaven.  It is vital that we teach the truth, that Christ died on the cross to pay for our sins, and only through believing in Him can we have eternal life. 

Togolese are very welcoming and spending time with people is very important.  I love greeting them and carrying on conversations instead of being too busy with my day.  A Togolese makes an average $2 a day.  Although food and goods are very inexpensive, this amount is difficult to feed a family on everyday.  Most people walk to in the town or to school.  Some use bikes and professionals have motorcycles.  It is common to see families of 4 or 5 going to church on one motorcycle.


God has provided us with 14 schools from Lome, the capital, to Kara, in the North.  It takes about 8 hours from Lome to Kara.  We are praying for the opportunity to expand the school association to the northern most parts of Togo which are predominantly Muslim controlled. 

The Togolese people are beautiful and very compassionate.  They long to hope in something more than the suffering they witness now.  There is the hope of Jesus Christ, our Savior, and it is our responsibility as the body of Christ to share this message to all the Togolese.  The Togolese will continue to search for quick fixes in religion unless we bring the hope of Christ to the nations.  A great way to bring the hope of Christ is through Christian Education.  If the kids believe in Christ, it is more likely that there parents will also come to Christ as they see the difference in the lives of their children.