Who We Are
Learn about our mission, our values, and the people behind AIWA.
Our Mission
AIWA brings together the Ivorian community of Washington State around solidarity, culture, and economic opportunity — supporting members as they settle in and pursue their projects, including investments in Côte d'Ivoire.
Our Values
Solidarity
Being there for one another — in hardship and in celebration alike.
Culture
Preserving and sharing the richness of Ivorian culture through our events and activities.
Integration
Helping every newcomer settle in and find their place in Washington State.
Entrepreneurship
Encouraging our members' entrepreneurial and investment ambitions, including in Côte d'Ivoire.
A Word from the President
On behalf of the Executive Board, I am proud to welcome you to AIWA's official website. Our association keeps growing thanks to the dedication of every one of our members, and this site reflects our ambition to build a stronger, more united Ivorian community, more connected across Washington.
Kouadio Serge Bohoussou
President, AIWA
2026-2028 Executive Board
Direction
Kouadio Serge Bohoussou
President
Issa Cisse
Vice President
Secretariat
Malick Doukoure
Secretary General
Michael Amantche
Assistant Secretary General
Arnaud Lohou
Secretary General for Information
Kouassi Innocent Kouassi
Assistant Secretary General for Information
Treasury & Oversight
Francis Dadie
Treasurer General
Jerome Kone
Assistant Treasurer General
Didier Tra Bi
Auditor
Basile Able
Assistant Auditor
External Relations
Gervais Doumbouya
Secretary General for External Relations
Fortunet Kouakou
Assistant Secretary for External Relations
Organization
Hamed Diarra
Secretary of Organization
Mohamed Sangare (alias Kabila)
Assistant Secretary of Organization
Advisors
Louis-Bernard Aboa
Special Advisor to the President
Sylvanus Koudougnon
Advisor for Community Affairs
Deschamps Bamba
Advisor for Projects and Financing
Arthur Kouakou
Youth Advisor
Our History
- January 2026
Statutes and Bylaws Adopted
AIWA formally adopts its statutes, laying the foundation for its mission and governance.
- August 17, 2026
AIWA Officially Incorporated
The Amicale des Ivoiriens de Washington State (AIWA) becomes officially incorporated as a nonprofit organization, recognized by the Washington Secretary of State.
- 2026
501(c)(3) Status Obtained
The association receives federal tax-exempt recognition as a U.S. nonprofit organization.