How a new feed mill is improving the lives of small-scale producers

With a burgeoning population and growing market, West Africa has a high demand for animal protein. But farmers in Côte d’Ivoire face significant challenges accessing high-quality animal feed, limiting their production abilities. Small-scale farmers like Awa Kaboré are beginning to meet those needs thanks to a new animal feed mill.... Read More

How a climate-smart shea company in Togo is empowering rural communities to plant more trees

Shea butter is vital in generating income for rural women in Togo. Recognizing the increasing global demand for this prized, nutrient-rich butter, one shea butter company ensures that communities can continue to benefit from shea for years to come. Central to their operation is a concerted effort to replant shea trees in Togo’s parklands.... Read More

A new cashew processing facility will build up local workers and farmers

Cécile has been working her whole life. She never finished high school, dropping out to help her mother. When her mother died, she worked to take care of her siblings and then her own child. But she says she never wants to stand still. She got a job with EcoCajou and now she helps supervise other women in their factory. ... Read More