Our Story

Habitat and Education Promotion was born from a moment of inspiration in rural Togo. In 1995, a young student named Kodjo Drofenou witnessed a powerful act of generosity: university students from his village donated school supplies to top-performing children. In a community where survival often overshadowed schooling, this gesture planted a seed.

Kodjo and his friends, once more focused on climbing fruit trees than academic achievement, began competing to earn those honors. That internal drive transformed their futures—and two decades later, Kodjo founded this initiative to spark the same transformation in others.

Since our launch in July 2015, we’ve grown from a single act of hope to a movement spanning 28 schools across Togo, the U.S., and beyond. Our mission is simple but powerful:

To uplift children through education, sports, and environmental stewardship—building a brighter, more compassionate world for all.

What We Do:

• Educational Empowerment: We’ve provided essential school supplies to over 5,700 students, recognizing academic excellence and encouraging lifelong learning.
• Environmental Stewardship: We’ve planted more than 9,000 trees – including fruit trees that combat hunger and support school infrastructure projects. Some of our earliest trees now stand tall at over five years old.
• Youth Well-being & Inclusion: Through sports activities in both the U.S. and Africa, we promote physical health, emotional resilience, and community connection.

Why It Matters:

In rural and disadvantaged communities, education often competes with the demands of survival. We believe that by channeling children’s natural competitiveness into academic achievement—and pairing it with environmental care and physical activity—we can unlock lasting change.

Together, with over 28 partnered schools and communities, we’re nurturing the growth and well-being of future generations.