Last day

Here it is. Its arrival was imminent yet it still feels as though it snuck up on us, quickly: the last day.

During our stay at PDH we have laughed and cried, pulled out our hair in frustration over not being able to do more and our hearts just generally overflowed with emotion. We have learnt so much about Togo, its culture, its inhabitants and the hardships they face on a daily basis. For this we don't only want to thank the clients, we also want to thank the staff at PDH. Their patience, ingenuity and devotion are incredible and inspirational.

We have been able to see the enormous difference that PDH makes in people's lives here, sometimes solely by just providing a listening ear or a comforting hand on a shoulder. PDH helps people to smile again and their children's activities enable these kids, even if it is for only one afternoon per month, to be kids and just have fun.

The departure is a dreaded one. There is still so much work to do, so many cases still unresolved. As such we aim to continue working with PDH, albeit at a distance, perhaps returning one day. The work is incredibly important and we feel honoured that we have been able to play a small role in this. Thanks to everyone here, thank you to everyone who donated money and goods, they have had a huge impact. Even though this might be the end of a chapter, the book is far from written. Keep checking the site to see how the story unfolds.

Bisou!
Yoka and Saskia