2001-2021, 20 years already since the NGO ANGE was created with the mission of promoting and defending children's rights in Togo. The first General Assembly of the association was held on July 25, 2001, in the presence of the actors who were and are still involved in ANGE's action with children. 20 years after the beginning of this wonderful adventure, we want to solemnly mark the celebration through various activities that will take place throughout the year.
On May 13, 2021, a thanksgiving mass will be held at the Sacré-Cœur Junior parish in Lomé Tokoin, followed by a cocktail at the NGO headquarters, which will mark the official launch of the festivities. After this launch, a work camp and a summer camp will follow, which will be dedicated to the commemoration of the 20th anniversary in July in Tchékpo Dédékpoe.
Friends for a New Generation of Children, ANGE, is a non-profit association under the 1901 law whose objective is to defend and promote the rights and interests of street children and children in conflict with the law. It was created in 2001, at the initiative of a youth advisor, Gabriel Kossi AMOUZOU, its current director.
ANGE's mission is the recovery, care and socio-professional reintegration of street children, children in conflict with the law, victims of abuse or trafficking. The children are cared for, educated or trained. Particular attention is paid to finding families, reintegrating children into their families and working with them so that the children do not return to the streets. With a team of around twenty professionals, ANGE works in partnership with the General Directorate of Child Protection (DGPE) of Togo, UNICEF, FONDACIO, RESAEV Togo and RELUTET.
To date, ANGE is implementing 05 different projects in the areas of protection and promotion of the rights of children and young people, care, support, reintegration and also in the area of sustainable development.
These 5 action centers are: The “In my father’s house” reception center, The “Monrefuge” reception center, The street project, The juvenile brigade project and The development program in Tchékpo Dédékpoe.
Since its creation in 2001, more than 1,500 children have been reintegrated into their families by ANGE. Each year, approximately 900 children are cared for and monitored regularly, of which at least 400 are in school. The two reception and transit centers in Lomé and Kpomé welcome an average of 100 children from the street and the juvenile brigade each year.
ANGE's vision is to contribute to a new generation where all children are fulfilled, equal and enjoy all their rights. Today, the Covid-19 pandemic seems to be slowing down the resources deployed so far in the protection of children. Therefore, the strategic orientations of the NGO ANGE for the next three years are to adapt and strengthen protection systems in this particular context of Covid-19. ANGE also wants to continue prevention in the street and especially in communities by involving parents in the fight. The promotion of gender and sustainable development in communities is part of ANGE's perspectives.
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