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Empowering farmers through Community Service Groups: testimonies from Ayokoa, Ghana1 December 2023Community Service Groups are made up of skilled farmers that provide labour services for cocoa farmers at an affordable rate. This not only serves as an alternative to child labour but also helps increase group members' income. Ayokao’s Community Service Group members like Arthur or Kwame are usingRead more
Benefits of adult literacy classes for women in cocoa communities14 November 2023Micheline runs her hair salon in Bériaboukro, a cocoa-growing community in Côte d'Ivoire. Due to her limited numeracy skills, she had to rely on herRead more
Adult literacy : Women’s Village Savings and Loan groups receive literacy and numeracy classes14 November 2023In many rural communities, adults may not have had the opportunity to go to school. This lack of literacy and numeracy skills can have a significantRead more
Ménégbé: From classrooms built of tarpaulins, to a fully equipped school8 November 2023A new school has replaced the makeshift classrooms built of wood and covered with tarpaulins that were previously used in Ménégbé, a cocoa-growingRead more
Stories of change: The benefits of linking women to the formal banking system21 September 2023Three women share their experiences developing profitable income-generating activities after linking their Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA)Read more
The importance of linking VSLAs to the formal financial system20 September 2023Supporting women in cocoa-growing communities to access banks and microfinance, can bring many benefits, but for it to be a success members need toRead more
Developing a vegetable business has helped Charles Koukougnon support his son's schooling11 September 2023Originally a cocoa farmer, Charles Koukougnan found himself without an income when the management of the farm changed. With ICI's support, he was ableRead more