Barry Callebaut and Unilever Work Together to Support Cocoa Farmers in Côte d’Ivoire

Barry Callebaut and Unilever join forces to respond to COVID-19 with the donation and distribution of 10,000 pieces of soap to cocoa farming communities in Côte d’Ivoire.

The World Health Organization recommends that frequent hand washing with soap and water is an important protective measure against the spread of COVID-19. However, in rural communities, access to soap can be difficult. This is why, as part of their commitment to supporting cocoa farmers during COVID-19 Barry Callebaut is engaging their customers to help the livelihoods and income of farmers whilst protecting their health and their family’s health. In partnership with Unilever they will deliver 10,000 pieces of soap to cocoa farming communities in Côte d’Ivoire.

Unilever presented the donation to Barry Callebaut, who, in turn, managed the distribution to Unilever cocoa farmer cooperatives.

Further support to farmer communities will be provided by helping governmental dissemination of evolving and urgent information to remote areas, through their coaching networks.