Since 2004, we have implemented projects across Africa and Latin America to develop sustainable businesses and improve livelihoods for farmers and craftspeople.

Newcastle upon Tyne
Joined February 2013
This 12-month pilot project focused on building the capacity of 21 co-operatives across Africa and Latin America, enabling them to increase profitability and sustainability, and better meet the needs of their producer members. ​ Read more:​ ow.ly/RuZl50YvcaA
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In partnership with #Sacaclí, this project supported 40 women farmers to produce cherry tomatoes and chilli peppers for a vital and sustainable additional source of income. Read more:​ ow.ly/JTiL50YvbZO​ #buildingafairerworld #empoweringwomenandyouth
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Launched 12 months ago, this project is empowering 200 artisans from four craft associations by improving their livelihoods through the sustainable use of banana fibre as an alternative eco-friendly production material. Read more:​ ow.ly/GVYv50YvbE7​ #buildingafairerworld
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In partnership with #CACVI, this project supported 58 young coffee farmers in Peru, providing training and equipment to produce coffee pulp from the by-product of coffee production, reducing waste and increasing income long-term.​ Read more:​ ow.ly/WnOM50Yvbnr
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In March, Foundation Manager, Kodzo, attended the official launch ceremonies of two projects which are establishing sustainable, income-generating soilless farming and shea butter production enterprises in Burkina Faso. Learn more in our new blog: ow.ly/ZuZ050YRF7K
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This 18-month project developed a cost-effective biopesticide to protect cocoa trees and increase cocoa production in the face of pests, diseases and the growing impacts of climate change.​ ​Read more:​ ow.ly/UHY550YvaH4 #buildingafairerworld #buildingclimateresilience
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We are delighted to have welcomed two new members to the Foundation team. Judith joins as Project Officer, based in Uganda, whilst Emma serves as Grants and Trusts Fundraiser, based in Newcastle upon Tyne.​ Learn more: ow.ly/Af0Q50YCcWU​ #buildingafairerworld
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This project supported 50 young cocoa farmers with farm inputs, equipment, guidance and training that enabled them to improve cocoa production, secure stronger incomes and create a brighter future for themselves.​ Read more:​ ow.ly/1gtx50Yva9v​ #buildingafairerworld
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Learn more about our Growing Fairer Futures project in Côte d’Ivoire, which supported 50 young people to establish and manage their own cocoa farms. ​ ​Learn more:​ ow.ly/YK5350YCcI4​ Support our work:​ shared-interest.com/gb/suppo…​ #buildingafairerworld #ivorycoast
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This project is empowering 141 coffee farmers with skills and resources to create a sustainable, income-generating beekeeping enterprise, offering long-term support and community development. Read more:​ ow.ly/ASfO50Yv9Oq​ #buildingafairerworld
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Delivered in partnership with #BanyankoleCoffeeServices, this project equipped 210 coffee farmers in rural Uganda with beekeeping skills, tools and equipment to set up a beekeeping enterprise to increase their income. Read more:​ ow.ly/8HaY50Yv8YH​ #buildingafairerworld
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