Cocoa farmers have been encouraged to prioritize their children’s education and seek alternative income sources to support their families.
A community development leader at Beyond Beans Foundation, Lewis Dwumah, made the call during the launch of the Numereso Cocoa Farmers Susu Association in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region.
He emphasized that cocoa farmers often face financial hardship during the off-season, underscoring the need for a reliable support system.
To address these challenges, the foundation has introduced the Accelerator Programme to provide financial relief and long-term sustainability. The initiative aims to support the education of at least six children of cocoa farmers, facilitate the planting of shade trees, assist in pruning cocoa farms, and establish a susu (savings) scheme to reduce poverty among farmers.
Some beneficiaries described the susu initiative as a game changer, particularly in easing the financial burden of their children’s health and education.
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