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Fairtrade cocoa
producer tours Devon during Fairtrade fortnight 2010
Fairtrade
producer Nicholas
Adjei-Gyan attended a staggering 36 events in Devon and beyond during
Fairtrade fortnight. Nicholas is the Research and Development Manager
with Fairtrade cooperative Kuapa Kokoo, a
Ghanaian Fairtrade cocoa farmer’s co-operative that incorporates
45,000 farmers. The
cooperative also now owns nearly half of the shares of Divine Chocolate
Ltd.
Nicholas attended events at schools, universities, town halls, community
centres, churches, libraries and cafes to talk about how Fairtrade has
benefitted local communities in Ghana.
Nicholas was
very enthusiastic about his visit to Devon:
"I
was very impressed with how the entire programme was organised and how
eager individuals and groups were to see me. It is encouraging to
see how many people are willing to give their time and
resources to make Fairtrade sales grow in both Devon & the UK."
Nicholas
was very positive about the hospitality he received and particulalry
with the quality of the food he was given (Fairtrade where possible
of course!)
Nicholas was
impressed with how the knowledge of Fairtrade has increased compared to
1999, his last visit to the UK, and the readiness of the media to assist
in spreading the important messages on Fairtrade.
Nicholas identified
talking to school children as a particular highlight of his visit. As
well as answering their very thoughtful questions, he got them chanting
a favourite greeting and response among cocoa farmers in Ghana. He said
'Kuapa Kokoo' ("Good Cocoa Farmers Company") and the children responded
'Pa Pa Paa!' (“the best of the best”).
Further information
For
more about how the Kuapa Kokoo cooperative has benefitted farmers in
Ghana watch an
interview with Nicholas from the co-operative
tv site
There are
also two power point presentations to view. A presentation
by Nicholas given to groups he visited during his stay and
some images of the
various groups and events Nicholas visited.
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