Community Outreach

A heartfelt thank you to everyone from Grupo LACASA who visited us from September 7th to the 10th. It was a true pleasure hosting such an enthusiastic group representing diverse departments across the company—from quality and HR to production. Looking back, we packed so many wonderful moments into their stay, notably at the LACASA KKO Community Center where we celebrated our annual hot chocolate day for over 500 people. Thank you once again for your energy, and curiosity thro

Supporting Long-Term Recovery: A Targeted Intervention One of our Tche-Wa program beneficiaries faced a life-altering accident nearly eight years ago. As a result, he was no longer able to continue his previous professional activity. Through the Foundation’s support, he successfully transitioned into a new livelihood. Recently, we identified a previously unaddressed medical consequence of his accident: a discrepancy in leg length, leading to chronic back pain and significant

TCHE-WA program continues to provide vital financial assistance to residents of Bocanda and the surrounding areas following unfortunate events that impact their livelihoods. Following the successful establishment of our first candidate’s cafeteria in Bocanda (“Chez GUINDO: TWA#1”), we have supported our second recipient: Mr. Maxime N’Dri Koffi. Case Overview: Maxime is a local tailor (couturier) who has served the Bocanda community for years. Recently, his shop, Mercerie Maxi

Through our Tché-Wa program, we are working with Ousmane “GUINDO” CISSE to build his small business. The foundation donated professional coffee machines — tools that allow him to serve his clients with pride and efficiency. For Guindo, it is more than just equipment; it is the chance to grow his business, strengthen his independence, and inspire others in his community.

We are underway with a brand new community and learning center (our second); this time in the village of Djahassou, a neighbour to KOTOKOUNOU. The Tree-To-Bar products, that we make for LACASA, uses beans from land that has been leased to us by the village.

TCHÊ-WA Fund — “Come Back, Friend” is more than just a name. It’s a message. Tchê — a familiar Ivorian expression from Nouchi, meaning brother, sister, or comrade — a word full of fraternity and warmth. Wa — drawn from various West African languages — means come or return. Together, TCHÊ-WA is an open call: “Come back, friend” — come back to strength, to dignity, to opportunity. About the Program The TCHÊ-WA Fund is a financial aid initiative launched by the LACASA KKO Found

The KOTAKO Fund initiative is the Foundation’s program dedicated to empowering women in rural communities through micro-financing and entrepreneurship. The Fund takes its name from the Baoulé language, spoken by Côte d’Ivoire’s largest ethnic community. “Kôta” meaning to support “Kô” meaning woman Together, KÔTAKÔ expresses the initiative’s core mission: “To support women.” This program is designed to empower rural women by offering micro-financing opportunities that help t