Care center for disadvantaged children
Our Mission
Our care center Graines d’Espoir (Seeds of Hope) aims at helping underprivileged children in the region of Tsévié in Togo. More specifically, we provide lifesaving health care and social support to malnourished and handicapped children.
Our Story
We are four French women who have been working for several years in the medical and social care of underprivileged children in Togo. After witnessing the lack of resources of many families fighting against the diseases of their children, the need for a care center in the community became clear. With this in mind, we decided to create Graines d’Espoir.
The Children
At Graines d’Espoir, we offer medical and social care to malnourished and handicapped children. As many families lack the financial resources to provide an appropriate diet to their children, and finance their treatments, our actions often fall within the scope of vital emergencies.
For anyone who would like to support the children, we have created a sponsorship program, which allows donors to provide them with a monthly support. Learn more about our donation formulas.
Djodjina
At the age of five months, Djodjina weighed 1.8 kg. In addition to severe undernutrition, she suffered from generalized mycosis. We are supporting her through the donation of artificial milk
Afi
When we met Afi, at 6 weeks old, we were alarmed by her weight, which was the same as when she was born (2.3 kg). In fact, her mom had little breast milk, and Afi had difficulty breastfeeding.
Victor
Victor suffers from a great psychomotor delay and the tonicity of his lower limbs is limited. He does not yet master the sitting position. We are supporting him through medical care at the center.
Grâce
When we first met Grâce, at 5 weeks old, she weighed 2.76 kg. We are now supporting her through the donation of artificial milk, so that she can come out of her state of undernutrition.
Geremie
Geremie has had congenital glaucoma since birth. We are giving him access to an education adapted to his disability. He now attends a specialized school for visually impaired children in Lomé.
Kékéli
Kékéli suffers from sickle cell disease. She often needs blood transfusions. She is also prone to infections and is very fragile. We decided to support her by financing her medical care.
Your Support to the Children
The donations we receive allow us to :
- finance the medical and paramedical care of the children (food, artificial milk, medical appointments, emergency care, etc.),
- buy medicines and medical equipments,
- pay the salaries of our local nurses and coordinators,
- cover the costs of rent, as well as the water and electricity used in the activity of the care center.
How can you support the children ?
Monthly sponsorship
Your monthly support allows us to plan for the long term and act quickly in case of an emergency. You will receive regular updates on the children’s progress and on the center as a whole (including written reports, photos and videos).
One-time donation
Efficient and directly available to our teams, your one-time donation helps finance all of our activities. Thanks to your generosity, we can continue to provide care, give hope and change the children’s future.
Available payment methods
Bank transfer (recommended)
As there is generally no fee involved in a bank transfer, we recommend this option. You can make a donation directly to our bank account mentioned below (link to our IBAN).
If you wish to sponsor our children, please contact us so that we can make your sponsorship official and send you a certificate. You will receive regular updates on the children’s progress and on the center as a whole (including written reports, photos and videos).
As we do not receive your contact details through this payment method, we would love for you to drop us a message, so that we can thank you for your generous donation!
Tax receipts are sent per request (please mention your first name, last name, email address and postal address).
GRAINES D’ESPOIR
IBAN: FR7619106000064368018141209
BIC/SWIFT: AGRIFRPP891
labeled: Donation to Graines d’Espoir
Bank card
You can make a one-time donation or organize a monthly sponsorship with your credit card. To do so, please go to the donation form. Please note that this payment method involves significant fees. In order to avoid these costs, we recommend doing a bank transfer.
If you opt for a monthly sponsorship, you will be able to change the amount given at any time and terminate your sponsorship as disered.
Paypal
You can make a one-time donation or organize a monthly sponsorship via PayPal. To do so, please go to the donation form. Please note that this payment method involves significant fees. In order to avoid these costs, we recommend doing a bank transfer.
If you opt for a monthly sponsorship, you will be able to change the amount given at any time and terminate your sponsorship as desired.
Malnutrition in Togo
A region particularly affected
In Togo, malnutrition is a major public health problem. According to nutritional and mortality surveys conducted by UNICEF and the Togolese Ministry of Health, child malnutrition rates in Togo are alarming. Due to low resources and an increase in poverty, the most affected areas are the Savanes, Kara and Maritime regions. The Graines d’Espoir care center is located in Tsévié, in the Maritime region, where the populations are indeed largely affected by this crisis which threatens the most vulnerable.
Emergency situations
Severe acute malnutrition is mainly found in families with limited access to nutritious food and living in unhygienic conditions, which increases the risk of repeated infections. Indeed, children with severe acute malnutrition require urgent treatment. This is where we come in.
14.4%
of under-fives suffer from chronic acute malnutrition.
50,000
acutely malnourished children in Togo.
Malnutrition in Togo
A region particularly affected
In Togo, malnutrition is a major public health problem. According to nutritional and mortality surveys conducted by UNICEF and the Togolese Ministry of Health, child malnutrition rates in Togo are alarming. Due to low resources and an increase in poverty, the most affected areas are the Savanes, Kara and Maritime regions. The Graines d’Espoir care center is located in Tsévié, in the Maritime region, where the populations are indeed largely affected by this crisis which threatens the most vulnerable.
Emergency situations
Severe acute malnutrition is mainly found in families with limited access to nutritious food and living in unhygienic conditions, which increases the risk of repeated infections. Indeed, children with severe acute malnutrition require urgent treatment. This is where we come in.
14.4%
of under-fives suffer from chronic acute malnutrition.
50,000
acutely malnourished children in Togo.
Our Shop
Our shop is designed for anyone interested in the art of African textiles, and who wishes to support Graines d’Espoir. All proceeds generated through the sale of our articles are used to support our activities. The materials are sourced in Togo, and we manufacture the products ourselves. This way, you support both the children and the local economy!
The products presented on the website reflect the models we offer. The fabrics available for their manufacture are indicated on the page of each product. Contact us for more information.
Contact us
70A Impasse de l'Amiradou
83190 Ollioules, France
+33 6 61 73 08 64
(English contact)