OUR OBSERVATION
Our NGO is founded on the observation that most women in Côte d'Ivoire work in the informal sector, with their businesses rarely growing beyond the level of “small-scale commerce.” Yet women’s contributions are crucial to boosting a country’s economic growth. Indeed, when they succeed, they benefit their families and communities, thereby improving their well-being while creating a lasting impact. We are therefore working to empower all women in Côte d'Ivoire.
We are breaking the “curse of small-scale commerce,” which traps women in the informal sector, without training, ambition, information, or financing.
Pervenche ALIMAN
Founder and Executive Director of COMMAN-YA
"COMMAN-YA means "fighting women" in Ebrié, one of the languages spoken in Ivory Coast"
OUR APPROACH
HOLISTIC We address all the barriers women face in their quest for empowerment and help them unlock their full potential.
PERSONALIZED We adapt to the needs and unique circumstances of each woman to work with her in designing a support plan that fits her specific situation.
CLOSE TO THE COMMUNITY We maintain direct contact with our beneficiaries on the ground, both before and after our support.
EMPOWERING We provide our beneficiaries with practical tools to take control of their future, make informed choices, and become fully engaged in their personal and professional journeys.
OUR VALUES
Audacity
Responsibility
Determination
Mutual aid
