It’s time to share

Success is great, but sharing that success is even better!

At Engel & Völkers, we believe that social responsibility goes hand in hand with business success. That’s why in October 2008, we founded the Engel & Völkers Charity e.V. to support a primary school project in Agbetiko, Togo, West Africa. With the help of our dedicated employees, Licence Partners, and the Engel & Völkers Management Board, we’re working together to build a school that will provide daily education for over 200 children in the coming years.

While we specialize in life’s finer things, we are also deeply aware of the challenges and hardships others face. It's our responsibility to offer help where it's needed most. For children living in extreme poverty, there’s no time for delay. Aid must be delivered quickly and without red tape. In a globalized world, the challenge is not just economic connection but ensuring social and humanitarian support.

We refuse to let Africa become a “forgotten continent.” Our mission is to give the children of Agbetiko the chance for a better future, right in their home country. This is just the beginning, and with our trusted local partners, we are committed to long-term support. We hope you’ll be inspired to join us in making a difference!

Vision for the Project

Our vision is to empower the children of Agbetiko with the skills they need to build a better future. At the primary school, they will learn to read, write, and master arithmetic in French, which serves as their second language. With multiple dialects spoken in their villages, learning French is essential for progressing to secondary schools, which are funded by the state and charities in Togo. Beyond primary education, cooperatives train local craftsmen, and the university in Lomé offers opportunities for higher education. Investing in education here is truly an investment in Africa’s future.

Mission of the Project

The children in Togo are eager to learn, despite walking up to 10 kilometers to school in extreme conditions—whether enduring the scorching heat or navigating dangerous rainstorms. Without school buses or parental escorts, even six-year-olds make this journey on their own because schools are not accessible in every village. Our mission is to change that by building a primary school in Agbetiko.

In the first phase, we will construct the main school building, hire a teacher, and provide essential supplies like teaching materials, uniforms, and furniture. The long-term plan includes additional school buildings, a canteen, housing for staff and project leaders, and a boarding house for children from neighboring villages. Ultimately, our goal is to ensure that 200 children can complete their primary education here.

Village Contribution to the Project’s Success

The success of this project is rooted in the active participation of the local community. The Committee for Village Development (CVD) will help advance construction by contributing labor, which will reduce costs. Local women will sew the school uniforms, a valued status symbol for the children in Togo. The king of Agbetiko has already donated a 20,000 sqm plot for the school, and a water spring has been built, laying the foundation for further infrastructure development such as access roads, electricity, and phone lines. Local authorities are also assisting in recruiting qualified teachers for the school.