OUR HISTORY

2016–2019

Artisan Capacity Building

During this period, the Foundation implemented a large-scale capacity strengthening programme for artisans in:

• Embroidery,
• sewing,
• carpentry and joinery,
• shoemaking and leather goods.

This phase modernised local practices, improved production quality and laid the foundations of today’s innovative SAI model.

2019–2022

National Outreach & Community Inclusion

The Foundation expanded its actions to over 20 localities across Togo, impacting thousands of young people, women and artisans.
The 2019–2022 Activity Report highlights workshops such as embroidery training, youth empowerment sessions, waste transformation trainings, entrepreneurship coaching, community dialogues and more.

2023–2024

Innovation, Expansion & International Cooperation

Key programmes include:

• Creative Holidays – 2,500+ youth trained
• Fashion & Mentorship Programme (Institut Français du Togo)
• OIF Programme – Francophonie Avec Elles (100 women empowered)
• National Reading Competition (19 cities)
• Textile Research Missions in India & Niger
• “Route des Tata” Cultural Heritage Project in Benin