Livelihood Skills Western Region
Enhancing Cocoa Farmer Livelihoods in Cocoa Landscapes
2013 — 2024
Partner: CocoaLife Ghana
The Challenge
Cocoa farming families suffered from income vulnerability due to fluctuating cocoa yields and seasonal cycles.
ARATC's Response
ARATC provided livelihood training support in beekeeping, soap making, catfish farming, snail farming, and other entrepreneurship initiatives to cocoa-growing landscapes.
Activities Delivered
- 1Beekeeping and soap making training
- 2Catfish pond setup and snail pen construction
- 3Micro-enterprise management and financial literacy coaching
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Verified Results
Outputs
- Livelihood training manuals and starter guides distributed
- Multiple beekeeping, soap, and catfish ventures established in cocoa areas
- Entrepreneurial training workshops delivered to community groups
Outcomes
- Diversified livelihoods for cocoa farmers independent of cocoa harvest cycles
- Improved household nutrition and food security
- Increased economic independence for women in cocoa-growing communities
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