In Côte d’Ivoire, many primary schools lack canteens, but with the support of the CLEF Coalition efforts are underway to prioritise school meals, with a target of 60% of children receiving balanced meals for 80 days by 2030.
Category Archives: Côte d’Ivoire
Harnessing Cocoa Waste for Biochar Production and Climate-Resilient Cocoa Farming
By piloting biochar production from farm waste on an industrial scale and applying it on cocoa farms, the project aims to show that agricultural waste can become an opportunity for farmers.
EmpowHER
Project Duration: September 2024 – October 2027Country: Côte d’IvoireKey Objective: Enable households in cocoa-growing communities to generate more income and improve children’s well-being through Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs). Background Côte d’Ivoire is the world’s largest cocoa and cashew producer and the third-largest coffee producer in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite this, smallholder farmers remain vulnerable due toContinue reading “EmpowHER”
Turning Rural Women into Entrepreneurs
Loans from Village Saving and Loan Associations can be used to fund ventures in farming or other businesses, or to finance school fees — all with the aim of diversifying the incomes of women.
Circular Solutions
As many farmers do not use chemical fertilisers on their plantations due to the increasing costs, we are testing the efficacy of locally made compost to fertilise cocoa plantations and increase yields.
Can Biochar Help Combat Deforestation and Climate Change?
A new research project is exploring how waste from cocoa production can reduce the environmental impact of cocoa farming and sustainably increase production.
Income Accelerator Programme
Income Accelerator Programme in Côte d’Ivoire
From Cassava to Attiéké in 60 Seconds
Attiéké is a popular dish similar to couscous made from fermented cassava. The women sell attiéké made from cassava grown on their own farms, forming a vital pillar of income diversification among farming communities.
Following the Honey
Bees are arguably the most vital creatures on the planet. They are responsible for pollinating the vast majority of the world’s crops, a process which is crucial for the reproduction of many plants, including those that provide us with food.
Saving Succès-fully: How VSLAs are Strengthening Women’s Economic Cooperation
The Succès Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) group was formed in 2019 in the village of Aboudé, Côte d’Ivoire. Every Sunday, forty women meet in the BECIDA cooperative director’s garden to pool their savings and take out loans. During these meetings, they share personal experiences and offer each other advice and…