Cocoa to Energy

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Cocoa to Energy

How can waste and leftover biomass be recycled sustainably? An answer to this question was found by Project Sisterhouse e.V., which we came across in Côte d'Ivoire. Côte d'Ivoire is one of the largest cocao producing countries in the world. However, during cocao cultivation so many cocao pod husks accumulate on the grounds of the plantations and this can lead to serious problems with water absorption in the soil. Project Sisterhouse e.V. has found a solution in which a new product can be made from leftover cacao pod husks: Plant based charcoal. In a pyrolysis furnace the cocao pod husks are reduced to half their volume and can then be used as fuel, fertilizer or as a feed supplement for cattle. Your donations helped support initiatives and solutions so that the old could become something new.

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HAND IN HAND PROJECTS

Through targeted funding, we have significantly supported the successful completion of these projects.

Hand in Hand
Frankadua,Ghana

Sustainable livelihood through beekeeping

To combat youth unemployment in Ghana, we supported a beekeeping project. 30 young people learned to create new income sources and strengthen the local economy.(grant:10.000€)
Hand in Hand
Kongo, Ghana

Beekeeping for the Future

In impoverished northern Ghana, we funded a beekeeping training program for 30 women with support from the Schmitz Foundation. The goal was to empower them through beekeeping and create income sources to boost the local economy.(grant: 10,500€)

current projects

Here your donation helps the projects of our partners

Côte d'Ivoire

Sustainable agriculture in Côte d'Ivoire

Establishing a sustainable agriculture cooperative in Assikoi.
Koh Phayam, Thailand
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Moken Community Koh Phayam: Football Field Needs Support

The football field is finished! Now, further help is needed to advance the construction of seating, toilets, and a shop. We're staying on the ball!
Indonesia

Planting trees, protecting life

The palm oil industry is destroying habitats. To protect the biodiversity of flora and fauna in Borneo, we are helping to plant 1 million trees in this project by the end of 2025.
Dumagute, Philippines

Access to education for disadvantaged youth

Education creates prospects. This program ensures that vulnerable young people have access to education and the prospect of a better life while living in a safe environment.
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