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Impact Stories: How fairafric is changing lives in West Africa
Our series highlights how fairafric is positively impacting lives in West Africa. We tell inspiring stories of people whose lives have taken a new direction thanks to our work. These stories offer exciting insights into the challenges on the ground and show the difference your support makes - today with Efya.
The production of chocolates, environmental impacts cannot (yet) be avoided. Therefore, we offset all CO2 emissions that occur. To do this, we invest in collaboration with Natureoffice in a natural forest reforestation project in Togo. In the years 2021-2023, we have thus compensated for more than 900 tons of CO2.
The Story of Philip. Philip grew up near our factory. Inspired by his mother's craftsmanship, he developed a keen interest in electricity from an early age. After several years as a casual laborer, he is now part of the fairafric family. He is a great example of how potential can be realized when it is recognized, nurtured, and valued.
The Story of Francis. Francis's journey at fairafric is a prime example of how potential can be realized when it is recognized, nurtured, and valued. His story provides a deep insight into the life and work of one of our now more than 100 employees in Ghana.
The global chocolate industry is currently facing a serious crisis, triggered among other things by crop failures of up to 40-50% in West Africa. A look behind the scenes of the global cocoa market reveals the causes of this drastic price increase and the challenges we are facing. Below we explain the background to our upcoming price adjustments.