Alaffia

Advancing Gender Equality and Alleviating Poverty through the Fair Trade of Handcrafted Shea Butter

Schools Project

Our current community projects focus on education and empowerment of young Africans. We believe that the future of Africa lies in the hands of the young, and that if young Africans are helped with the dilemmas they face - such as harsh poverty and lack of infrastructure, they will in turn help Africa in the future.

Community

Students in Togo are required to provide their own school uniforms and books, which can be a daunting expense for poor families. For two years, we have donated school supplies and uniforms to more than 300 children in our communities. Also, local schools in small towns must build and furnish schools on their own. Many schools do not have adequate seating or roofing, as these are expensive. We have donated desks and installed new school roofs to make learning a more enjoyable experience.

Read more about our education projects at the Empowerment Alliance website.

empowering education
Limata Gbadamassi, director of our shea butter cooperative distributes donated school supplies.
empowering education
Many village school cannot afford enough seating.
empowering education
Metal roofs are more durable.