COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

LAFISSA MAMMAN, Shea butter supervisor, Togo, West Africa
Lafissa Mamman is a skilled story teller and one of the oldest members of the shea butter production cooperative that we work with. She is the supervisor for the crystallization process, which is one of the most critical steps in making unrefined shea butter so creamy. Lafissa has made and sold shea butter in local markets for over 40 years and is a genuine shea butter expert. By providing a market for shea butter in North America, your purchases help Lafissa and her colleagues develop financial independence and secure livelihoods, while supporting and developing the strength of their community.