Urbis foundation
Partner country Togo

Urbis Foundation Togo (UFT) has been working to promote sustainable development in Togo since 2005. Its head office is in Sokodé, with a second office in the capital, Lomé. Around 25 staff members work to improve local living conditions and create professional opportunities. UFT combines practical support with educational and vocational training. It is the partner organisation of the Urbis Foundation in Germany.

UFT promotes the use of renewable energy and trains young people and professionals in solar technology. Its activities include hands-on training, cooperation with vocational schools and universities, and support for internships with local solar companies. This gives trainees the opportunity to apply their knowledge and gain work experience. Solar photovoltaic and solar thermal systems also help improve the energy supply of healthcare facilities. Learn more about solar energy

Sustainable agriculture and environmental protection are also central to UFT’s work. At the CPIA training farm near Sokodé, young people learn sustainable farming methods and the fundamentals of farm management. Their training includes growing fruit and vegetables as well as livestock farming. Composting, biological pest-control methods and water-efficient irrigation promote the sustainable use of natural resources. Furthermore, the CPIA training farm also gives farmers the opportunity to learn about solar-powered irrigation. Training sessions teach them how to operate and maintain the systems. Learn more about sustainable farming

Education and vocational training open up new opportunities for the future. In Sokodé, Urbis Foundation runs the Formathèque, a vocational training centre offering courses in information technology, accounting, administration and electrical engineering. UFT also supports technical training in solar energy and promotes the exchange of knowledge between schools, universities and businesses. Learn more about education and training

In health and social affairs, UFT supports initiatives that strengthen local institutions and communities. This includes improving the energy supply of healthcare facilities through photovoltaic and solar thermal systems. UFT also supports social and humanitarian initiatives in Togo.

With teams in Sokodé and Lomé, UFT works closely with local partners. This helps develop solutions suited to local needs and strengthens knowledge, skills and infrastructure over the long term.

UFT also has experience implementing projects funded by external donors, including the GIZ and other funding organisations. This experience informs every stage of its work, from project planning to implementation, and provides a strong foundation for future initiatives.

In Togo, we are therefore active in four sectors:

Solar energy

Sustainable farming

Education and training

Health and social issues

Team Togo

The Urbis Foundation Togo (UFT) team outside their office in Sokodé, Togo.

Our Team

Soli Affo-Waloh (Kopie)

Soli is Programme Director at the Urbis Togo Foundation and is responsible for managing the foundation’s projects in Togo.

Chérif Kpandja

Chérif Kpandja is UFT´s representative in Lomé and responsible for expanding our local network and the implementation of solar energy projects in and around the capital.

Fousseni Morou

Fousseni Morou has been with the foundation since its inception and is responsible for monitoring and evaluation.

Taofidatou Tchabi

Taofidatou manages the solar sector of the Urbis Fondation Togo.

Wahabou Moumouni

Wahabou Moumouni is our accountant and he is responsible for the financial administration of our project activities.

Farouko Mama

Farouko Mama is in charge of the social-and health sector.

Islam Memem

Islam Memem is the director of our vocatinal school in Sokodé and responsible for education and management.

Mazamasso Soh

Mazamasso Soh is our farm manager. Mazamasso previously worked on several training projects in sustainable agriculture and took over the management of the farm in 2020.

Awesso Eyadom

Awesso is trained as agriculture expert. He is responspible for our agricultural training programm.

Arafat Sibabi

Arafat is the assistant accountant.

Marguerite Baguissagou

Marguerite is secretary to the management.

Fousseni Ebeh

Fousseni works for UFT´s vocational school in Sokodé.

Kadidja Bouraïma

Kadidja is the secretary at the vocational school.

Emma Nakpan

Emma is our librarian.

Kouma Bilabina

Kouma is in charge of agriculture at the CPIA farm.

Fridosse Adjoni

Fridosse is in charge of vegetable production on our farm.

Bertrand Tagba

Bertrand is responsible for the proper management of livestock (poultry and beekeeping) at the Centre de Promotion des Initiatives Agricoles (CPIA) of the Urbis Foundation Togo.