Security Message for U.S. Citizens May 14
The U.S. Embassy in Lomé reminds U.S. citizens in Togo that political demonstrations occur frequently in the capital city, Lomé, and can also occur in other cities throughout Togo. Demonstrations are often scheduled in advance and announced in the local media, but they can also occur more spontaneously, become confrontational and escalate into violence without advanced warning.
The Berklee Global Jazz Institute
The Berklee Global Jazz Institute sent a combination of students and their professional teachers to Togo and Benin for a cultural exchange. Using music as a medium they connected with local musicians and entertained audiences of all ages.
Cultural Preservation
A conference on the Preservation of cultural heritage was held at the US Embassy on April 16, 2013. U.S Fulbright researcher Prof Philip de Barros of the University of California presented his research findings on iron smelting in the Bassar region. Professor, Goeh-Akue of the University of Lome showed some of his film footage on the preservation of the rituals and music of the Guin people.
Social Media Bootcamp
Public Affairs Section Lome Staff led a 4 day Social Media Bootcamp for University of Kara students. Students were taught how to engage people using Twitter, Linkedin and Google+ Tools including Google Hangout.
Journalism training radio station Dapaong
Embassy's Information Assistant of Public Afairs Section Lome and a local media consultant and former IV trained the staff of Radio Courtoisie, Dapaong in broadcast journalism. The training featured the importance of media in a democratic society, ethics, reporting, interviewing and writing techniques over 4 days.
Entrepreneurship Training to 45 women
Public Affairs Lome gave a training to 45 young women on basic business skills to celebrate the International Women's Month. The training features three main points:
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