Alphabetisation lessons offered to adults in guaraná producing communities and construction of sanitation infrastructure., The guaraná fruit, the extract of which is known for its concentrated caffeine content, is an iconic feature of Brazilian biodiversity and agriculture. It has long been cultivated through family farming in remote rural areas in the region of South Bahia. The geographical isolation of the guaraná-farming communities has contributed to high illiteracy rates and makes them particularly vulnerable…, , “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, As of the end of 2022, a new initiative has been launched in the same communities with the aim of providing access to sanitation infrastructure in various communities and raising awareness among villagers about healthy hygiene practices. Basins of evapotranspiration are being built in nine guaraná-producing communities. group picture of guaraná producers and project partners > Back to…, Find out more about our livelihood projects in communities where Givaudan sources natural ingredients:, [givaudan_gallery:611]
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Providing access to an equal-opportunity education and professional life for visually people., Nigeria is part of a group of sub-Saharan countries where the estimated prevalence of blindness is one of the highest in the world. Lagos, its most populous city is home to close to 20 million inhabitants, yet schools for the blind remain scarce and visually impaired children and students attend normal schools which often lack dedicated infrastructure and educational tools. two students with…, The 'Touch and Flavour' project opened new horizons for our association. The two new embossers purchased, as well as the Braille books produced for blind students, will positively impact the life of blind and visually impaired in Nigeria far beyond the project lifecycle., Edwige, Nigerwives Braille Book Production Centre representative, More recently, a new initiative to help visually impaired people access the job market with the same partner organisation. The aim is, through the development of a new set of skills in the fragrance field, help the project participants to generate additional revenue. The initiative's beneficiaries have learned about raw materials used in perfumery, the current trends and the basics of marketing…, , Find our more about our livelihood projects in communities where Givaudan employees work:, [givaudan_gallery:616]
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Raw material preservation through sustainable harvesting techniques., Devil’s Claw is an indigenous plant growing in Namibia. The roots of the wild plant are harvested and processed by collectors from rural communities. Among them are ethnic minority groups for whom devil’s claw represents an important source of income. Over recent years, unsustainable harvesting practices have put the devil’s claw plant at risk. Devil's claw To contribute addressing this…
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Offering sensory experiences and support for the repair of a school for blind children., Education is essential for the integration of visually impaired people into society. In South Africa, there are a very limited number of specialised schools and most of them lack proper infrastructure. SSA blindness workshops SSA blindness workshops Thanks to the initiative of Givaudan South Africa employees, two projects were developed in partnership with the non-governmental organisation…, "We believe it is crucial that we get out of our day-to-day routine and give a bit of ourselves to our community. There is so much to do to help with empowering the blind community locally and we are aiming to build a long-term partnership with the network of schools for the blind within South Africa.", Pierre, Givaudan employee, > Back to projects overview , Find out more about our livelihood projects in communities where Givaudan employees work:, [givaudan_gallery:616]
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Preserving natural resources in Mohéli, Comoros Islands., Ylang-ylang is a key perfumery ingredient that is found in Moheli, the smallest of the major Comoros islands. We have a well-established presence in the island through reforestation and energy efficiency activities as well as income generation initiatives with women picking ylang-ylang flowers. On Mohéli, wood is a main energy source for local communities and is also used as such for ylang…, Find out more about our natural resource projects in communities where Givaudan sources natural ingredients:, [givaudan_gallery:601]
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A natural resource preservation project to help farmers develop a sustainable source of energy., The clove tree is cultivated in Madagascar for its buds and leaves. The oil extracted from the clove leaves serves as a basis for many beloved flavours and fragrances. The farmers growing clove trees and producing clove leaf oil live scattered across the remote region of Analanjirofo. This makes them dependent on wood as a source of energy for distillation. Wood is a renewable source of energy…, “I am proud of my efforts because I no longer have any worries about firewood for the production of clove leaf oil or for my daily needs, thanks to the 9,000 trees I have planted with the support received from this project.”, Mr Tsarasoa, villager, > Back to projects overview , Find out more about our natural resource projects in communities where Givaudan sources natural ingredients:, [givaudan_gallery:601]
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Black pepper and ginger are important natural ingredients for the fragrance industry. The communities growing it in the southeast of Madagascar suffer from challenging climatic conditions and the impacts of environmental degradation. Conserving and regenerating natural ecosystems is of vital importance in this region. Madagascar environmental education We therefore support the local population in…, Find out more about our natural resource preservation projects in communities where Givaudan sources natural ingredients:, [givaudan_gallery:601]
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Ensuring the heritage of Aboriginal voices in sandalwood sustainability., Sandalwood is a natural, iconic, ingredient, widely used in global perfumery. The tree is native to Western Australia and is partially grown on the lands of Aboriginal Communities, such as the Martu. Australia sandalwood, Ensuring sandalwood sustainability, Environmental changes have brought about a shift in the sustainability of sandalwood trees in the region and a resource survey was undertaken, to assess its regeneration. It is of particular interest to the Martu as sandalwood represents a substantial source of income for their community. Consequently, Martu rangers were trained to detect, record, map and evaluate the different sandalwood…, Recording the legacy of the ‘Voices of Wiluna’, The cultural heritage of the Martu people includes stories and practices that relate to sandalwood. Much of this narrative and knowledge resides with the elders of the community, and is traditionally handed down through the generations. The ‘Voices of Wiluna’ is a film created to capture in vivid detail this verbal heritage with the Martu people sharing personal accounts of their lives,…, The sandalwood tree is special to our people. We have been practising sustainability for all our lives and that’s why we exist. We do things sustainably for future generations and I encourage young people to join us. Sandalwood is their heritage, and their future. Extract from ‘Voices of Wiluna’, Clinton, Martu Community Member, > Back to projects overview , Find out more about our natural resource preservation projects 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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Read our 2020 annual report (English version) below. Back to media page
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