Projects · 8 March 2026

8 March 2026: beekeeping kits for the women of Tanda

On International Women’s Day, five women’s associations in the department received their beekeeping kits: “Les Ruches de l’Espoir” is under way.

Tanda town hall was packed on 8 March 2026. For International Women’s Day, the Douassoh Foundation had chosen a theme that sums up the day’s ambition: “Women of Tanda: taking charge of local development through production and entrepreneurship”. Isabelle Boblaï Douassoh was its patron.

A packed hall at Tanda town hall.

Five associations, five kits

The highlight of the day: the handover of beekeeping kits for the “Les Ruches de l’Espoir” project. The women’s associations of Tanda, Béléoulé, Toundiani, Guiméré and Bouko received them from the administrative and traditional authorities.

The Béléoulé women’s association receives its kit.

The beekeeper’s suit and equipment, presented to the audience.

Produce, start a business, prosper

Beekeeping needs little land and adds to farming activities: it can become a lasting source of income for rural women. Next steps: training the women beekeepers, setting up the apiaries and organising the sale of honey.

Isabelle Boblaï Douassoh with the women beneficiaries.

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