Project

Supporting Togolese artisans

© Togolese Coalition for Cultural Diversity

Overview

Funds Allocated: 29 500,00 USD

Period: 2011 to 2012

Beneficiary countries: Togo

Applicant: Coalition Togolaise pour la Diversité Culturelle

Presentation

The project, implemented by the Togolese Coalition for Cultural Diversity, aims to renew the Togo craft industry by organizing a training workshop for 20 Togolese professionals to help them develop new drawing and production techniques.

Results

Trained 20 craft makers in new design and production techniques as well as in the use of digital technologies in Togo.

Main activities

  • Organizing a six-day workshop in Lomé entitled “Journées de l’artisanat de l’art”;
  • Organizing a study trip in one of the neighbouring countries (Ivory Coast or Burkina Faso);
  • Organizing an exhibition of the works produced; and
  • Establishing a final project report to increase long-term visibility for the benefit of other artists.