Guaraná extract is renowned for its high caffeine content, making it a popular ingredient in energy drinks, dietary supplements, and weight loss products. Last year we extended our support to the guaraná-producing communities of South Bahia, in a sanitation project that addresses longstanding sanitation concerns. The remoteness of the producers' villages and their limited resources had resulted…, “The challenge and daily difficulty of motivating rural and manual workers to study at night was substantial, but after reading the first sentences in messages from farmers, even with errors, we knew that the literacy course was the start of a significant change in their life.”, Erika, Floravida Institute Programme Coordinator, > Back to projects overview , Find out more about our livelihood projects in communities where Givaudan sources natural ingredients:, [givaudan_gallery:611]
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Supporting a cooperative of vetiver growers and their families., Farmers in three villages near Les Cayes, South Haiti, have formed a cooperative to cultivate vetiver roots. We have supported this community for years through various initiatives. Haiti: Supporting vetiver growers Haiti: Supporting vetiver growers In 2017, we funded a project led by women to improve access to drinking water and sanitation. A hygiene facility with showers was inaugurated in May…, “The new water and sanitation facility in my village is of great importance to me. In my community we have been waiting for a project like this for a long time.”, Judith, villager, Vetiver is harvested mainly from January to June, but lower household income during the off-season can lead to nutrition issues. To combat this, vegetable gardening was introduced. In 2020, women were trained in vegetable cultivation and composting, establishing a plant nursery for seedlings, with agronomist support for care and harvesting. Haiti garden lady Haiti garden lady, Thanks to the gardening project, I no longer have to buy my vegetables at the market. This season I managed to eat and sell a good amount of vegetables. I have already bought three hens and one rooster with the money from the sale. , Marie Eliane, beneficiary of the gardening project, Since 2021, the Givaudan Foundation has been helping vetiver farmers in Haiti by promoting sustainable soil management to combat erosion, particularly in hilly areas. The project, involving over 300 cooperative members, aims to enhance agricultural practices and improve livelihoods. Currently, it focuses on strengthening the cooperative's organizational and technical capacities, supporting…, Find out more about our wellbeing projects in communities where Givaudan sources natural ingredients: , [givaudan_gallery:606]
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Turmeric root is a raw material that can be used as a nutrition supplement as well as in fragrances. It is cultivated by smallholder producers in Karnataka state in southwestern India. To understand their living conditions and identify key needs in the communities, we undertook an initial scoping mission. It revealed that the refurbishment of public education infrastructure was one of the most…, , Find out more about our livelihood projects in communities where Givaudan sources natural ingredients:, [givaudan_gallery:611]
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Malnutrition remains a pressing concern on Sulawesi island, Indonesia. Improving infant feeding practices and empowering women in farming households are key steps to improving nutrition. This in turn helps support healthier communities. The Financial Management & Nutrition Training project addresses malnutrition and financial management gaps in Sulawesi, a key patchouli-producing region,…, Our natural resource preservation project in communities where Givaudan sources natural ingredients:, [givaudan_gallery:601]
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Using school libraries to encourage reading and tackle illiteracy in Indonesian rural farming communities., The livelihoods of farmers in Indonesian communities are affected by a number of external factors, including the variations of weather conditions and the uncertainties inherent to the crops they grow. Another key challenge they face in order to ensure long-term prospects for the communities is to provide their children and youth with a solid education that will enable the next generations to…, “We let the kids visit the library and every day they don’t want to leave. We even have to tell them to go home!”, Ms. Rahmania, School Principal in Katoi, > Back to projects overview , Find out more about our livelihood projects in communities where Givaudan sources natural ingredients:, [givaudan_gallery:611]
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A centre for education, sports and hope in Brazil., The acerola fruit is a natural ingredient often used for treating Vitamin-C deficiencies. With the appearance of a small red cherry, acerola is grown in the North-East of Brazil, where we partner with a local foundation to bring aid to socially-vulnerable communities. Older people happily taking part in a sport activity, Financing a Social Education Centre since 2019, Acerola-producing communities of the Petrolina region have limited access to education, due to insufficient social infrastructure which can adversely affect children’s future prospects. To help tackle these issues, we agreed to support the construction of a Social Education Centre in partnership with a local foundation that specialises in educational and professional training, as well as sports,…, Supporting socially-vulnerable community members via sport, Since the Centre opened in 2021, more than 500 socially-vulnerable children, adults and elderly people from acerola-producing communities have benefitted from its services. In 2023, we provided support for the contruction of multi-sports room. The room hosts sports activities such as judo, gym and capoeira, as well as theatre classes and ballet. We also recently renewed our support for the…, Along with educational benefits, the Centre offers a great service in bringing people together, socially. The generations mingle and in doing so it helps to improve personal skills, health and enables people to interact and enjoy each other’s company., Mary-Elde, President of the Partner Organisation, > Back to projects overview, , Find out more about our livelihood projects in communities where Givaudan sources natural ingredients:, , [givaudan_gallery:611]
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The culture of lavender and lavandin has been a traditional activity in South-East France for several centuries and is today part of some of the most scenic landscapes of the Provence region. However, this emblematic crop is threatened by diseases, pests and by the effects of climate change. France: Tackling lavender disease France: Tackling lavender disease Cecidomyia (midge) is one of the…, Find out more about our natural resource preservation projects in communities where Givaudan sources natural ingredients:, [givaudan_gallery:601]
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Improving the livelihood of women and their families through literacy and entrepreneurship training., Ylang ylang is one of the most coveted flowers in perfumery. In rural areas of the Comoros islands, it represents a significant source of revenue for producers. Women play a key role in the ylang ylang supply chain as they are in charge of picking and collecting the flowers. Yet, many of them face economic challenges. Their income from picking ylang ylang flowers is restricted to a few months…, We are very happy with the literacy classes we have received. These classes have brought us out of the darkness: we are reassured because we are able to recognise all kinds of simple mathematical operations. Now we are able to do our calculations on our own and we can’t be misled about shopping or anything else., Hampa villager, beneficiary of the literacy classes, > Back to projects overview , Find out more about our livelihood projects in communities where Givaudan sources natural ingredients:, [givaudan_gallery:611]
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