Ryan (Last Name), PCT
Corps de la Paix
B.P. 3194
Lomé, Togo
West Africa
West Africa
Tips for the safe delivery of mail:
- Don't send (or declare) anything valuable.
- Put bible verses and other religious quotes and symbols on the outside of the box.
- Hide (important-ish) things in feminine hygiene boxes.
- You can send letters fairly cheaply (4 pages = $0.89) and I love letters! Make sure you number them though so I know the order in case one gets lost.
- A 2 lb. 3 oz. package will cost you approx. $19 (as of April 2011). A padded envelope is supposed to be the best way to send things.
- Writing "Par Avion" and using red ink is supposed to help expedite packages.
It is recommended that packages be sent in padded envelopes if possible, as boxes tend to be taxed more frequently. Packages can be sent via surface mail (2-3 weeks arrival time) or by ship (4-6 months). The difference in cost can be a factor in deciding which method to utilize. For lightweight but important items (e.g. airline tickets), DHL (an express mail service) does operate in Lomé, but costs are very expensive. If you choose to send items through DHL, you must address the package to the Country Director, s/c Corps de la Paix, 48 Rue de Rossignols, Quartier Kodjoviakopé, Lomé, Togo. The telephone number for the Peace Corps office in Togo is (228) 221-0614, should DHL need this information. If you send the item to the Country Director, no liability can be assumed. For more information about DHL, please call their toll free number, 1-800-CALL-DHL, or visit their web site at www.dhl.com. Please be aware that there is a customs fee for all DHL packages sent to Volunteers. For each DHL package, the Volunteer will be taxed 10,000 CFA (roughly US$20).
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E-mail me at: aro.pcv@gmail.com (or my regular gmail if you know it.)
Dial me at: 011 + 288 + XXXXXXXX
Skype me at: TBA
Dial me at: 011 + 288 + XXXXXXXX
Skype me at: TBA
The telephone system in Togo has fairly reliable service to the United States. In the interior of the country, where most of our Volunteers are located, the system is less reliable. Most Volunteers have access to a telephone in or nearby their site.
When dialing direct to Togo from the U.S., dial 011 (the international access code) + 228 (the country code) + the number. Volunteers generally set up phone calls with people in the U.S. in advance, and have the distant party call them, which is much less expensive than calling the U.S. from Togo. Many volunteers decide to purchase cellphones once they arrive in Togo, but they may not always have regular reception at their site.
When dialing direct to Togo from the U.S., dial 011 (the international access code) + 228 (the country code) + the number. Volunteers generally set up phone calls with people in the U.S. in advance, and have the distant party call them, which is much less expensive than calling the U.S. from Togo. Many volunteers decide to purchase cellphones once they arrive in Togo, but they may not always have regular reception at their site.
