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“Help the children, help the schools, help the community”
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Under the motto “Help the children, help the schools, help the commu nity,” Barry Callebaut organized discussion meetings with cocoa farmers in the Quality Partner program about working conditions on farms, the issue of child labor and the importance of schooling for their children. In addition, as an extension of the Quality Partner program in 2007, Barry Callebaut sponsored contests in local schools to recognize academic achieve ment, organize soccer competitions, and sponsor several village festivals. Celebrating achievement Since entering the partnership in September 2005, ucas has honored its commitment with regard to the quality of beans supplied. After a very strong 2005/06 season (3,000 tonnes of excellent quality beans at the end of December 2005), ucas received support from Barry Callebaut to organize a Christmas Tree party in Boignykro. More than 00 children were given Barry Callebaut school bags filled with school materials and chocolate. As of December 2006, ucas had already supplied almost 6,200 tonnes of excellent quality beans for the 2006/07 season. In view of these latest results, Barry Callebaut sponsored a second Christmas Tree event. This second celebration was dedicated to the children of the best ucas cocoa producers. It took place from December 8–2, 2006, in the villages of Gligbéadji, Touih and Boignykro. About 400 children of cooperative members received various presents in a festive atmosphere.
