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A photo recap of our Mother's Day market! 9 booths run by dedicated female entrepreneurs eager to share their work and products! Well done, ladies. We shared some wonderful moments with the entrepreneurs, visitors, and the COMMAN-YA team. We’re thrilled to contribute to the growth of women’s entrepreneurship through events like this! A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to see us. See you soon at our next market!

On December 10 and 11, 2022, COMMAN-YA organized a Christmas market to showcase motivated female entrepreneurs who are dedicated to their businesses! Over the course of these two days, they had the opportunity to showcase their exceptional handmade products to an enthusiastic crowd, where they could highlight their offerings, share their expertise, and, above all, forge valuable connections. The event aimed to support women’s entrepreneurship and introduce attendees to high-q

On September 11, 2025, in Abidjan, a major strategic workshop brought together institutional stakeholders, experts, and organizations committed to a common goal: to structure and revitalize impact investing in Côte d’Ivoire. In an exclusive video produced by Mian TV, Pervenche ALIMAN, founder and executive director of COMMAN-YA, shares her inspiring vision and the promising prospects opened up by Côte d’Ivoire’s application to join the global network of national partners of t

On January 8, 2026, at its headquarters, COMMAN-YA—the Ivorian organization dedicated to women’s empowerment hosted a workshop titled “COMMAN-YA : 7 Years a Review.” This event marked COMMAN-YA’s seven years of commitment to sustainable women’s entrepreneurship in Côte d’Ivoire. The workshop brought together beneficiaries, institutional and technical partners, and private-sector stakeholders. It provided a forum for sharing experiences, hearing testimonials, and engaging in s

A Space for Meaningful Dialogue on International Women’s Day To mark International Women’s Day, we at COMMAN-YA organized a unique event called “Agora Pop-Up & Talk,” held over two days filled with meaningful encounters and reflections: Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7. This initiative was part of a broader effort to highlight the challenges of women’s economic empowerment and its direct impact on their access to justice in urban areas. The first day of the event featur

To mark International Women’s Day, Saturday, March 7, 2026, featured the second day of activities organized by COMMAN-YA. The day continued with a focus on promoting women’s entrepreneurship through the Agora Pop-Up, a space dedicated to showcasing women entrepreneurs and their products. The goal of this initiative was to celebrate women’s talent, creativity, and economic potential, while providing them with a platform to showcase their work and connect with the public. Parti

A platform dedicated to promoting women entrepreneurs On May 29 and 30, 2026, COMMAN-YA organized the 5th edition of its market event titled “The Queens' Table” an event that has become a must-attend for promoting women’s entrepreneurship in Côte d’Ivoire. Held in celebration of Mother’s Day, this initiative aimed to honor women entrepreneurs, creators, project leaders, and all those who contribute daily to the economic and social development of their communities. Over the co