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29/05/2026

Launched 12 months ago, this project is empowering 200 artisans (80% women and young people) from four craft associations by improving their livelihoods through the sustainable use of banana fibre as an alternative eco-friendly production material.

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Read more in our Annual Review:
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22/05/2026

In partnership with Cooperativa Agraria Cafetalera Valle de Incahuasi (CACVI), this project increased the income of 58 young coffee farmers in Inkawasi, Peru.

Through the provision of training and equipment, participants produced dehydrated coffee pulp from the by-product of their coffee production, therefore reducing waste and increasing income long-term.

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Read more in our Annual Review:
https://www.shared-interest.com/gb/support-our-charity/about-us/publications

19/05/2026

March 2026 marked an important milestone for our impact in Burkina Faso, as Foundation Manager, Kodzo, attended the official launch ceremonies of two projects which are establishing sustainable, income-generating soilless farming and shea butter production enterprises.

Each initiative platformed the unwavering resilience and innovation of local women, whilst adding value and opportunity to their work.

To deliver these projects, we are working in partnership with , and GAFREH.

Foundation Manager, Kodzo, visited the participating communities for the project inaugurations. Learn more about our two new projects and Kodzo's experience in our new blog.

Read blog:
https://www.shared-interest.com/gb/blog/launching-two-transformational-projects-burkina-faso

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https://www.shared-interest.com/gb/support-our-charity/ways-donate

15/05/2026

In partnership with Félix Houphouët-Boigny University in Abidjan, the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana, Legon and Côte d'Ivoire's national fair trade network, Réseau Ivoirien du Commerce Equitable (RICE), this innovative 18-month project developed a cost-effective biopesticide to protect cocoa trees and increase cocoa production in the face of pests, diseases and the growing impacts of climate change.

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https://ow.ly/uImY50YvaH0

Read more in our Annual Review:
https://ow.ly/Z5fR50YvaH1

12/05/2026

We are delighted to have welcomed two new members to the Foundation team this year. Judith Mugero joins as Shared Interest Foundation's Project Officer, based in Uganda. Meanwhile, Emma Claridge serves as Grants and Trusts Fundraiser, based in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Together, our new recruits will strengthen the capacity of the Foundation, as we strive to deliver meaningful change in more communities across the globe.

Learn more about this project in our new blog:
https://ow.ly/ow8450YCcWT

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08/05/2026

In partnership with Cayat - Coopérative Agricole de Yakasse-Attobrou this project supported 50 young cocoa farmers with essential farm inputs, equipment, guidance and training that enabled them to improve their cocoa production, secure stronger incomes and create a brighter future for themselves and their families.

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https://ow.ly/3Mim50Yva9u

Read more in our Annual Review:
https://ow.ly/hMmj50Yva9r

05/05/2026

Learn more about our Growing Fairer Futures project in Côte d’Ivoire, which supported 50 young people to establish and manage their own cocoa farms.

Participants were provided with the skills, training and inputs needed to ensure sustainable cocoa production and generate a reliable source of income.

Learn more about this project in our new blog:
https://ow.ly/wT1J50YCcH4

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https://ow.ly/jToC50YCcH5

01/05/2026

Delivered in partnership with BOCU coffee co-operative, this project is empowering 141 farmers with the skills and resources necessary to develop a sustainable, income-generating beekeeping enterprise.

Business management training has been delivered by , a local beekeeping co-operative.

Training has also been delivered to Bukonzo Field Officers and project staff in beekeeping management, building the internal capacity of the cooperative ensuring they can provide support as required to the farmers in the long-term, and expand the activity to new communities

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https://ow.ly/m8yU50Yv9Or

Read more in our Annual Review:
https://ow.ly/xicM50Yv9Ou

24/04/2026

Delivered in partnership with , this project has equipped 210 coffee farmers in rural Uganda with beekeeping skills, tools and equipment to set up a beekeeping enterprise to increase their income.

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https://ow.ly/bPwX50Yv8YA

Read more in our Annual Review:
https://ow.ly/GJsS50Yv8YF

17/04/2026

Delivered in partnership with , a local shea nut co-operative, and Platforme Nationale du Commerce Equitable Burkina Faso, this 12-month value addition project enhanced the economic resilience of 50 female shea nut collectors in southern Burkina Faso.

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https://ow.ly/V2xf50YuXwI

Read more in our Annual Review:
https://ow.ly/89RI50YuXwG

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Newcastle Upon Tyne
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+441912339100

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