Removing Barriers. Restoring Futures.

SIMDEL works through trusted local teachers to identify students at risk and remove the practical obstacles standing between them and their education.

Torch Audio Bibles

When a path is cleared, it still must be lit. SIMDEL partners with local churches to distribute solar-powered Torch Audio Bibles, bringing both physical and spiritual hope into homes across Togo.

Light After Dark

Word in Their Language

Many students don't have electricity at home. The solar-powered Torch Audio Bibles provide light for homework after sunset. It’s practical support that extends learning beyond the classroom.

Each Torch Audio Bible includes the audio New Testament in local languages, making the Word of God accessible in the home for students and their entire families.

Church Partnerships

Distribution is carried out through trusted local churches, ensuring Torch Audio Bibles are placed in homes where they will be used and where the gospel community is present.

The Approach

Local Teachers. Lasting Change.

SIMDEL’s work is led by people who know the schools, the families, and the communities. Because the work is led by local teachers, the impact grows organically — as teachers are reassigned to new schools, the model naturally expands to reach more students.

School Uniforms

Uniforms are made from durable, high-quality materials designed to last the entire school year — providing dignity for students and responsible stewardship of resources. For many families, a uniform is the difference between enrolling and staying home.

School Supplies

Supplies are provided before the school year ends, so families can enter the break without anxiety about what the next year will require. Backpacks, notebooks, pencils — practical tools that signal to a child they belong in the classroom.

Birth Certificates

Many children in rural Togo lack official documentation required for school enrollment. SIMDEL helps families obtain birth certificates — a foundational document that opens the door to a child's educational future.

Weekly Tutoring & Teacher Support

Beyond materials, students receive ongoing academic support through weekly tutoring. Teachers are resourced and encouraged, deepening the investment in each student's growth throughout the school year.

Middle School Scholarships

For students completing primary school, SIMDEL provides scholarships to continue into middle school — enabling students to build on their foundation and pursue greater opportunity.