Cocoa Farmer Agroforestry

The implementation of the Forest Garden Approach has led to a significant enhancement in the lives of Cocoa Farmers in sub-Saharan Africa. Instead of solely focusing on monocrops, the farmers are being trained to adopt an agroforestry model, which encourages a diverse range of crops

The importance of cultivating and conserving forests cannot be overstated for the sustainability of cocoa production. As natural inhabitants of the forest, cocoa trees thrive in these environments. By upholding and revitalizing our forests, we fortify the natural ecosystem vital

🌳🌿 There's an incredible awakening happening in our communities, thanks to Forest Gardens! Farmers are more engaged and motivated than ever, seeing the numerous benefits that these projects bring. Neighboring villagers are also eager to join the movement, recognizing the positive

Farmers play a vital role in nurturing our connection with the land. Not only do Forest Gardens offer numerous benefits to farming families and the surrounding environment, but they also help capture an impressive 62.8 metric tonnes of carbon on average over 20 years! Let's celebrate

Trainers visit and inspect a forest garden where Cocoa is being grown alongside other trees, shrubs, fruits and vegetables.

Teaching Farmers how to create their own Tree Nurseries is a big part of the Forest Garden approach!

“I have learned how to make herbal pesticides that are helping with my crops like the pawpaw and lemons,” says Betty Ohwenya.

“I am grateful for the skills and knowledge we are getting from the project,” says farmer Wabwire Johnson

This beautiful continent Africa is important for so many reasons. A few of them are the incredible amount of people working on the front lines of climate change - feeding their communities, restoring biodiversity + making a big impact on our environment. We work in thousands of locations