TCE\u202f2025 is an annual lottery <\/strong>organised by LONATO and the Council of the Entente that combined cash prizes, including a top jackpot<\/strong> of FCFA20\u202fm\u202f(\u20ac30,500) with social benefits. The campaign ran from October 9 to 30. Proceeds funded youth and women entrepreneurship projects as well as community initiatives,<\/strong> such as a “medico-social facility” at the University de Kara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to LONATO\u2019s Marketing and Innovation Director, Kokouvi Am\u00e9dom\u00e9<\/strong>, the competition aimed to \u201cstimulate, reward<\/strong> and showcase the dynamism and creativity<\/strong> of young people<\/strong> and women in the realm of entrepreneurship and income-generating activities (AGR)\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In partnership<\/strong> with the Council of the Entente, LONATO opened a call for projects<\/strong> under two categories: \u201cYouth and Entrepreneurship\u201d and \u201cWomen and Income-Generating Activities (AGR)\u201d. Eligibility required Togolese nationals aged 18 to 40 for the youth category and women aged 20 to 50 for the women\u2019s category, whether individually or in groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A total of ten youth-led projects<\/strong> received funding<\/strong> of FCFA2m\u202f(\u20ac3,050) each, while 20 women-led projects received \u202fFCFA1m (\u20ac1,525) each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By linking lottery participation<\/strong> to social impact, LONATO positioned itself as more than a gaming operator; it was a partner in national development<\/strong>. This approach strengthened public trust and emphasised responsible gaming, allowing players to see their participation translate directly into social and economic benefits<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Through TCE\u202f2025, LONATO set an example for other West African lotteries<\/strong>, showing how gambling can be a force for positive community change while offering entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/lonaci-300x200.jpg\")
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