Empowering Women Cocoa Producers : TDC’s Collaboration with Kuapa Kokoo in Ghana Kuapa Kokoo Farmers Union (KKFU) is a leading cooperative in Ghana, committed to empowering cocoa farmers via sustainable farming methods and extensive support services. The cooperative prioritises environmental protection, gender equality, and socio-economic advancement to enhance rural livelihoods within Ghana’s cocoa industry. Key […]
Land: Ghana
Located in the South Asunafo region of Ghana, the Kukuom Cooperative Cocoa Farmers and Marketing Union has established itself as a significant force for sustainable agriculture since its inception in 2012. Comprising 3,741 members across 29 societies – 40% of whom are women – the Union’s core mission is to empower farmers to increase value […]
HapaSpace was founded in 2016 as part of the response to assist young adults in the city of Kumasi to build and grow start-ups, develop skills in STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and Maths), and offer a co-working space. The organization supports the entire entrepreneurship journey from idea generation, pre-seed funding to business growth and scaling. HapaSpace uses ideation and 5 days booth camps for business […]
Wassa East Cocoa was established in 2009 and incorporated as a cooperative under Ghanian law in 2011. The cooperative comprises of 57 primary societies, with over 3,157 small cocoa producers in West Ghana (Wassa East District), of which 1,134 are female. What is more, over 90% of the farmers are direct landowners. Farmers use the […]
In the lush Ashanti Region of Ghana, the Nyame Akwan Citrus Farmers Association (NACFA) has successfully transformed its farming practices. Through a partnership with the Trade for Development Centre (TDC), this Fairtrade-certified cooperative has moved 95% of its members toward organic, climate-smart agriculture while significantly empowering its female workforce. Founded in 2007 by farmers seeking […]
Located in the Asunafo North Municipality of Ghana, the Asunafo North Municipal Cooperative Cocoa Farmers and Marketing Union Limited (CCP) has grown into a formidable organisation of over nearly 8,000 members. Already Fairtrade certified since 2012 and producing over 15,000 MT of dried cocoa beans, Asunafo had a clear vision: to become a self-reliant, diversified […]
Established in 2009 in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, the Kookoo Pa Farmers’ Organisation has grown into a leading force for sustainable agriculture. With the support of the Trade for Development Centre (TDC) of Enabel, the organisation recently concluded a pivotal 12-month project designed to professionalise smallholder farmers and secure their access to international markets. […]
