article / February 29, 2024
Prosperity Through Sustainable Climate Smart and Inclusive Cocoa Family Farming
Luis, a dedicated individual in Papua New Guinea, reflects on his second year with the Gigaso Cooperative, managing a successful cacao nursery. His efforts yield 20,000 rootstocks, promising economic impact by providing 300 seedlings to each farmer. In its third year, the project aims to enhance farmers' skills, improve cocoa block management, and foster financial independence. Chairman Koti expresses satisfaction with the cooperative's progress, envisioning a sustainable future. The project's success, supported by the Australian NGO Cooperation Program and World Vision, signifies the transformative potential of sustainable cocoa farming for community resilience.
article / March 12, 2024
Brave Chairman Leads as Strong Advocate for the Usino Cocoa Project
Although visually impaired, Henry is a staunch believer in the project as he leads the Kou Cooperative with inspiration and action.
article / March 19, 2024
Transforming Lives Through Improved Agriculture
Murta Community, situated in Kadugli, Sudan, benefited from the Food For Assets Program (FFA) by the World Food Programme (WFP) and World Vision during the 2022 growing season. This region faces semi-arid conditions with a hot, dry climate for most of the year and limited rainfall, challenging agricultural activities and exacerbating food insecurity for families relying on farming.
article / April 25, 2024
EU-LEAN Savings for Transformation Boxes Improve Access to Financial Services, Unite Families, and Promote Environmental Sustainability in Kassena Nankana West District in the Upper East Region.
A convergence of several challenges has created complex livelihood crises in rural communities in the Kassena Nankana District in the Upper East region. This poses a challenge for smallholder farmers to navigate these crises. But thanks to the Savings for Transformation initiative implemented by World Vision Ghana under the auspices of the European Union (EU)-funded Landscape and Environmental Agility across the Nation (LEAN) Project, these farmers are able to access loans to meet their financial needs.
article / April 3, 2024
Rachel's Journey to Cultivating Resilience
The impact of the project extends beyond cocoa management, touching upon behavior change in farmers regarding gender and disability inclusion, savings, and family decision-making.
article / February 19, 2024
Cocoa production enhanced through practical and sustainable skills transfer
The ripple effect of Isaac’s dedication and the project’s impact extends beyond his cocoa block. As a proud father, he shares that his oldest son has ventured into cocoa farming, establishing his cocoa block, and as such he is very proud.
publication / April 10, 2024
Positive Youth Development Brief
Positive Youth Development Brief World Vision