Louise Mabulo - DINE Baguio 2017

7. Each year, 3.5 metric million tonnes of
cocoa are being produced, 90% of
which by small scale farmers.
The global demand for Cacao is rising
to 4.5 million within the next few
years.
The Cacao Deficit

8. The Cacao Project aims to:
● Provide local farmers with long term
and short term forms of income.
● Educate the local growers how to farm
sustainably.
● Supply for the global deficit of Cacao.
● Reforest barren plots of land
● Create an awareness about the need to
add diversity to their crops

9. ● Increase the purchasing power of indigenous
farmers
● Facilitate development
● Allows indigenous farmers to have a fresh
start and equip them with the ability to provide
for their basic needs in this time of rebuilding
after the storm.
● Empowers the indigenous farmers

12. Oceans water
cycle fish habitat

17. Average age of Farmers Worldwide: 60
Average Age of Farmers in the Philippines 57