THIS CHOCOLATE EMPOWERS WOMEN FARMERS
Part of the revenue of this chocolate is invested in training programmes for women in West Africa. These programmes empower women in turning their entrepreneurial dreams into real business and become successful cocoa farmers. In turn, these women-farmers become financially independent and can support their families better.
Naomi struggled to comfortably provide for her family. Three years ago, determined to change her story, Naomi joined the Cocoa Horizons program where she made use of the agroforestry training module to gradually transform her farm and her finances. Today, not only does she proudly harvest higher quality cocoa but other food crops like cassava and plantain to sell for extra income and feed her family. She also works as a purchasing clerk at one of the biggest cocoa buying centres in her district. Naomi is a force to reckon with in her community with further ambitions to expand her financial independence.
“Supporting a family with 3 kids used to worry me; getting them a proper education, keeping them healthy. The moment I learned how to become more independent, was the moment I became stronger”
– Naomi – Cocoa Farmer
Trust starts at the source: with the farmers of our cocoa beans. That’s why we work with sustainable chocolate – crafted in Belgium.
Great food starts with knowing and trusting the people behind it. The people who grow the ingredients and respectfully work with nature, the chefs who make the best out of every dish. Our chocolate is made with cocoa beans grown by thousands of farmers around the equator. To guarantee that the farmers thrive, get the best out of their crops and earn a fair price for their crop, we make a choice for sustainable Belgian chocolate.
Our chocolate maker builds partnerships with local farmer cooperatives. By siding with the farmers and passing on know-how about modern farming techniques, they grow better beans. By buying the beans directly from the cooperatives, the farmers earn a better income. And by raising awareness around child labour and empowering them to send their kids to school, you can fully trust this chocolate and enjoy its great taste without any bitterness.