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Since its creation in 1976, L’OCCITANE has been involved in the community. In 2006, L’OCCITANE created its Foundation to better carry out these initiatives. With an annual budget of about 1 million Euros, the L’OCCITANE Foundation has two main fields of action: the support of visually impaired people worldwide and the economic emancipation of women in Burkina Faso.
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Every year, in March, L’OCCITANE sells in its stores a soap produced in co-development with the women of a craft soap factory in Burkina Faso. 100% of benefits are donated to the L’OCCITANE Foundation to support projects for the economic emancipation of women in this country. www.foundation.loccitane.com
Every year, in March, L’OCCITANE sells in its stores a soap produced in co-development with the women of a craft soap factory in Burkina Faso. 100% of benefits are donated to the L’OCCITANE Foundation to support projects for the economic emancipation of women in this country. www.foundation.loccitane.com
a woman standing in front of a brick wall wearing a head wrap and bracelets
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PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN: In the early 1980’s, Olivier BAUSSAN discovered the shea butter made by Burkinabe women in Burkina Faso and decided to use this ingredient to make L’OCCITANE products. This unique link with women of Burkina Faso has lasted over 30years. To go further and strengthen this partnership, the L’OCCITANE Foundation decided in 2006 to focus its action on the economic emancipation of the women in this country. [Copyright: Jean de la Tour]
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WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROJECTS: The L’OCCITANE Foundation supports the economic emancipation of women by supporting women’s entrepreneurship projects with microcredit and training programs. Thanks to this support, women can start or develop their own income generating activity and become more autonomous. [Copyright: Jean de la Tour]
WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROJECTS: The L’OCCITANE Foundation supports the economic emancipation of women by supporting women’s entrepreneurship projects with microcredit and training programs. Thanks to this support, women can start or develop their own income generating activity and become more autonomous. [Copyright: Jean de la Tour]
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SHEA BUTTER: L’OCCITANE supports the work of 13 000 women by purchasing the shea butter they make directly from them. A fair price is paid, which covers the production costs as well as environmental and social costs – and leaves a margin for investment. [Copyright: YamPhoto]
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A literacy center built for women in Burkina Faso www.foundation.loccitane.com
four people standing next to their bikes with baskets on the front and one person sitting on the back
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The L’OCCITANE Foundation has supported during 3 years the association FAA I TUORA. More than 460 women have been enable to buy a bicycle thanks to the support of the Foundation. www.foundation.loccitane.com
L’OCCITANE FOUNDATION PEPITE AWARD In July 2011, Rosine BONKOUNGOU OUEDRAOGO was given the L'OCCITANE FOUNDATION PEPITE* AWARD for her entrepreneurship project “NOURRIVIE” which promote and increase local and regional consumption of "pain de singe" and néré (baobab fruits) through products that meet consumer expectations. *gold nugget [Copyright: L’OCCITANE Foundation]
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L’OCCITANE FOUNDATION PEPITE AWARD In July 2011, Rosine BONKOUNGOU OUEDRAOGO was given the L'OCCITANE FOUNDATION PEPITE* AWARD for her entrepreneurship project “NOURRIVIE” which promote and increase local and regional consumption of "pain de singe" and néré (baobab fruits) through products that meet consumer expectations. *gold nugget [Copyright: L’OCCITANE Foundation]
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two women smile as they hold up signs in front of their faces while sitting at a table
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Women in literacy class. Literacy helps them become more autonomous in their everyday lives. www.foundation.loccitane.com
three people are working in the dirt with bags on their heads and one person is bending over
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The L’OCCITANE Foundation supports trainings for developing incomes generating activities. In 2010, the Foundation has worked with the NGO SOS SAHEL to train women to market gardening technics. www.foundation.loccitane.com
LITERACY: In Burkina Faso, only 28,7% of the population is literate. The L’OCCITANE Foundation supports the economic emancipation of women and has been working since 2009 with the NGO Aide et Action for the construction and the functioning of literacy centers for women in this country. Since 2006, about women 2 000 women have learn how to read and write. [Copyright: YamPhoto]
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LITERACY: In Burkina Faso, only 28,7% of the population is literate. The L’OCCITANE Foundation supports the economic emancipation of women and has been working since 2009 with the NGO Aide et Action for the construction and the functioning of literacy centers for women in this country. Since 2006, about women 2 000 women have learn how to read and write. [Copyright: YamPhoto]
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The L’OCCITANE Foundation has given last week in Ouagadougou two “L’OCCITANE Foundation PEPITE AWARD” to support 2 women develop their entrepreneurial project.
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The L’OCCITANE Foundation has given last week in Ouagadougou two “L’OCCITANE Foundation PEPITE AWARD” to support 2 women develop their entrepreneurial project.