Projects in Togo

In the heart of West Africa, in Togo - a country that, even though it overlooks the Gulf of Guinea, struggles daily with food, structural, health and educational deficiencies - a light of hope shines. In Amakpapé, a small village immersed in this complex reality, the ‘Big Hearts’ Centre operates, led with tireless dedication by Sister Patrizia and Maristella.

For more than ten years, these two extraordinary women have dedicated themselves with passion to bringing a more prosperous future to the many children and communities around the village. Their commitment is a concrete demonstration of how hope can flourish even in the most difficult contexts.

Through the association ‘Big Hearts’, they have carried out fundamental works: they have built a school that offers an educational opportunity to hundreds of children; they contribute to the payment of school fees for those who cannot afford it, guaranteeing everyone the right to learning. They also run a dispensary that provides basic healthcare for children, girls, women and men, combating the endemic problem of malaria and offering essential treatment.

But they do not stop there. Aware of the immense needs of the community, Sister Patrizia and Maristella are now building a real hospital for the community of Amakpapé. An ambitious and fundamental step that will guarantee access to more complex and specialised medical care, drastically improving the quality of life of thousands of people.

Perhaps the most tangible sign of their love is manifested in the ‘Big Hearts’ canteen. This year, one hundred new children joined their peers, finding a hot meal and the certainty of not having to go hungry. Without the invaluable help and support of all of you, these hungry eyes would have continued to search for a glimmer of hope.

The ‘Big Hearts’ project is not just assistance, it is an investment in the future of every single child and family in Amakpapé, a seed of dignity and opportunity planted every day with love and dedication.