Koda Buddies™ is a nonprofit initiative designed to empower youth through personal growth, leadership development, and resilience-building programs. Through storytelling, hands-on learning, and creative character-based content, Koda Buddies™ offers a heart-centered approach to helping kids and teens grow into confident, capable leaders.

The characters, storylines, branding, and materials used in the Koda Buddies™ program are original creations owned by Karen Monnier. The nonprofit has a limited right to use these materials with express permission.

Trademark & Copyright Notice:

• Koda Buddies™, Koda™, Arty™, Luna™, The Koda Way™, Lead with Heart™, Stay the Course™, and Plant the Future™ are original works owned by Karen Monnier and protected under intellectual property laws.
• The nonprofit Koda Buddies operates under a right-to-use agreement and does not own the characters, names, or intellectual property associated with the program.
• Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of these materials without explicit written permission is a violation of intellectual property rights.
• Trademark protections are in process to ensure exclusive use by Karen Monnier and authorized partners only.

Why This Matters:

Koda Buddies™ was created to inspire and equip youth with powerful tools for growth, leadership, and emotional resilience. Maintaining ownership and creative control ensures the integrity of the brand, the mission, and the message—while allowing the nonprofit to deliver transformational programs with purpose and clarity.

📌 Website: www.kodabuddies.org
📩 Contact: karen@dukoda.com