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We’re proud to partner with CORUS International to support the Women Leaders Network in VRAEM (Valle de los Ríos Apurímac, Ene y Mantaro), Peru, training female farmers on regenerative agriculture, income diversification, and cocoa quality production.

Our Work With CORUS International

Enabling farmers to meet market demands in terms of cacao quality and volume is crucial for the long-term sustainability of the women’s cooperatives in the VRAEM, and strengthens the region’s economy and continued ability to produce fine cacao into the future.

We are currently focusing on the Qori Warmi cooperative. Qori Warmi (‘Women of Gold’) is a cooperative made up entirely of women, dedicated to the cultivation and processing of cacao. After completing a community needs assessment where farmers were interviewed on how we can best support them, a program was designed to accomplish the below needs.

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  • Income diversification activities enabling 150+ participants to expand production. Includes establishment of tree nurseries + farmer training on tree care, replanting, and spacing.

  • Post-harvest training on proper drying, fermentation, and storage of cacao to over 150 participants.

  • Providing equipment as needed and identified by the community. This might include post-harvest equipment or wellness needs such as water purifiers.

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Regenerative Agriculture focus

Our programs also incorporate regenerative agricultural practices that improve soil health, increase biodiversity, and promote crop resilience to pests and climate change, resulting in more stable and sustainable production. In addition, regenerative agriculture considers community well-being, promoting food security and access to renewable resources. Training women in these techniques not only improves their knowledge and skills benefitting their families and the environment, but also strengthens their role as leaders in land-use decision-making and agricultural practices.

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