# Youth development and energy initiatives in West Africa

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/youth-development-and-energy-initiatives-in-west-africa
> Updated: 2026-09-09T16:41:05.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 3.

In Togo, youth development and educational support initiatives have expanded significantly. Following previous local efforts in Lomé by Jeunesse En Mission pour le Développement (JEMD), a large-scale national campaign has been launched to support students ahead of the 2026-2027 academic year.

Under the SWEDD+ Togo project, which is funded by the World Bank with technical support from the UNFPA, more than 150,000 girls in public primary, middle, and high schools are set to receive school kits across 1,500 localities. This second edition of the campaign, officially launched in Blitta by Dr. Sandra Ablamba Johnson, aims to reduce economic barriers to education for girls, particularly in rural and vulnerable communities. To recognize academic excellence, top-performing girls are awarded specialized kits that include bags equipped with solar panels and lighting.

Local associations continue to provide targeted aid. In the Vo 1 commune, ‘Eben Ezer Tout est Grâce’ provided kits and food to students and apprentices. Additionally, JEMD recently distributed 12,000 school supply kits to 300 young people in Adakpamé following a week-long training program focused on entrepreneurship and leadership under the ‘Programme de Vacances Utiles aux Jeunes’ (PVUJ) 2026.

In Chad, efforts to address regional electricity access through sustainable energy continue to be led by local entrepreneurs, such as Alladoum Adelin. After completing an electrical engineering degree in Lomé, Adelin is utilizing his expertise to provide solar system consulting and installation services to empower local youth and promote sustainable solutions.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Togo launches school kit distribution for 150,000 girls

Togo has launched a national campaign to distribute school kits to over 150,000 girls in 1,500 localities to promote education and reduce economic barriers, supported by the World Bank and UNFPA.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/togo-launches-large-scale-school-kit-distribution-for-students

### 2026-09-08: Youth development initiatives highlighted in Togo and Chad

Youth initiatives in Togo and Chad focus on development, with 300 students in Lomé receiving school supplies and entrepreneur Alladoum Adelin expanding solar energy solutions in Sarh.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/youth-development-initiatives-highlighted-in-togo-and-chad

### 2026-09-05: ASED supports Togo students while France reforms energy subsidies

ASED distributed school kits to 151 children in Togo, while France implemented major reforms to MaPrimeRénov’ energy subsidies and highlighted unclaimed school-related social aids.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-unclaimed-social-aid-impacts-back-to-school-budgets

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