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SHEA DIVERSITY OF NUTS AND SEEDS
In March, we began working with 50 shea nut collectors in southern Burkina Faso. This group of
women are members of Fairtrade nut co-operative Copronos.
The project will support them in making shea soap and butter to sell on the local market and to
international buyers. Ten women will also hone their skills in producing soumbala, a spice
popular across West Africa made from locally sourced néré seeds.
Last month, half of the group took part in an intensive training programme on shea butter
production, including packaging methods and hygiene practices.
The next step is the provision of tools so that all of the women are able to produce the butter
independently.
