Country Expert – Togo

Today’s post takes us to a relatively unknown country in Africa ~ Togo

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via Rob Reardon

Compassion's work in Togo began in 2008. Currently, more than 4,300 children participate in 20 child development centers.

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map credit Compassion

**Disclaimer: I have  previewed many of these books and resources, but not all. Please use your own discretion when sharing these with your family.

Books:

• Ewe by E. Ofori Akyea
• Togo Places and Peoples of the World by Zachery Winslow

Books about Africa:

• A is for Africa Ifeoma Onyefulu
• Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale by Verna Aardema
• Look What Came From Africa by Miles Harvey
• Africa For Kids Exploring a Vibrant Continent by Harvey Croze
• African Critters by Robert B. Haas
• African Animal Alphabet by Beverly Joubert
• Alphabet of African Animals by Laura Gates Galvin
• African Myths by Eleanor E. Tate
• Fly, Eagle, Fly! retold by Christopher Gregorowski

You Tube:

• 1,000,000th child - features Fellow, a boy from Togo who was the 1,000,000th child sponsored through Compassion. Great footage of his home and school.
• Twin Oaks Church visit to Togo

Websites:

• Compassion
• Lonely Planet
• Yahoo Kids
• National Geographic
• Compassion's Ministry Highlight 
• Compassion Blog

You Tube:

• 1,000,000th child - features boy from Togo who was the 1,000,000th child sponsored through Compassion. Great footage of his home and school.
• Twin Oaks Church visit to Togo

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Printables:

• About.com – map
• Flags to print
• Free printable coloring pages – flag

Do you sponsor a child in Togo? If so, please leave a comment telling us about your special one.

To view my other country expert posts, go HERE.