Meet the man beating logging with cacao
Sergio Capeshi is President of the Cacao Co-operative that is outpricing forest destruction in our Asháninka Project.
“What I love most about my role is being able to support my Asháninka brothers. Cacao is vital for us. It gives a household sustainability – money for health, education, food for our children. This year we have more growers, which is good but also a challenge. Tools have helped our production but it’s the capacity building that makes the real difference – that’s what is really helping us get the best quality from the bean.”
The Co-operative is called Ayompari, which is the name of the Asháninka’s traditional form of trade. With Ayompari now representing 174 families, Sergio has a busy harvest season ahead.
Random fact about Sergio? He has seen 20 Spectacled Bears in his lifetime.
Comments
Thank you Sergio for sharing the story behind the chocolate. It is heart warming to know that by purchasing your chocolate we are also helping to protect against deforestation and provide sustainable income for many families. This makes me smile and makes the chocolate extra special as it symbolises a happier world in harmony with the earth.
Where can I buy this chocolate in the U.S.?
Hi Sean, you can buy it from our website, we ship to the US. The link is: https://www.coolearth.org/shop/ashaninka-chocolate/.