Give Childhood a Chance and Keep Youth Drug Free!

Togo Blue Cross offers Life Skills education to over 1600 youth each year. Some of the most motivated students become peer educators to encourage others to live a healthy fulfilling life free from alcohol and other drugs.

Life Skills Change Story from Togo

In May 2025, a remarkable change was documented through the Life Skills programme in Togo. One of the beneficiaries, Mr Amadotor shared how his life has been positively transformed since his participation in the project.

Before joining the programme, Mr. Amadotor consumed alcohol regularly, drinking wine every week. Through his training as a peer educator, he became aware of the dangers of alcohol use and learned practical resistance techniques. As a result, he made the decision to completely stop drinking.

Beyond reducing harmful behaviours, the programme also helped him discover personal talents and build self-confidence. He realised his gift for music and has since joined a music group, which offers him a constructive and creative way to grow further.

When asked about the meaning of this change, he emphasised that the new knowledge and skills he gained were the driving force behind his transformation. Looking forward, he expressed his desire to continue learning and developing himself through more training opportunities.

The BC Togo is delighted that Mr. Amadotor is now an active peer educator at CEG Anfamé, where he is committed to raising awareness among his peers. His dedication is a strong example of how equipping young people with life skills can lead to meaningful behavioural change, not only improving their own lives but also positively influencing their communities.

Life Skills give children and youth the opportunity to live as children – they give childhood a chance, drug- and alcohol-free.

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