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At LDC, we are committed to making a positive difference in the many local communities where we operate. We do this by creating jobs, supporting health and education projects, and empowering smallholder farming communities to increase their resilience through more sustainable agriculture, working with the Louis Dreyfus Foundation and other partners.

Recognizing that rural farming communities are especially vulnerable to food insecurity and climate change, LDC partners with the Louis Dreyfus Foundation and local implementation partners to support these communities to increase their productivity and profitability sustainably, through micro-farming, agricultural education and entrepreneurial support projects – some of them proposed or coordinated by LDC employees. These projects focus on locations where LDC has an established presence in order to leverage the company’s networks and expertise.

In addition to these, LDC employees around the world organize or participate in educational, environmental, health, food security and other initiatives for the benefit of communities connected with our activities.

Giving back to the communities in which we work is both our responsibility and privilege, and some of the projects from 2021 outlined below, illustrate our ongoing commitment to doing so.

Projects Around the World in 2021

Boosting Family Farms in Argentina

This project supports the local farming community through training, technical & production assistance, and support on social & medical issues.

Engaging with Young Australians

LDC donated the proceeds of cotton bales from grower season trials to BUSHkids, a not-for-profit health organization.

Supporting Rural Communities in Benin

Donation symbolizing our 170 years, in support of The Hunger Project’s work in Benin.

Future-Proofing the Next Generation of Brazilian Farmers

This program aims to convey a passion for coffee to the next generation of growers, while disseminating good agricultural practices.

Read more: Future-Proofing the Next Generation of Brazilian Farmers

Location:
Brazil

Brazil Community Initiatives

Supporting local schools, disabled children, riverside communities and more.

Read more: Brazil Community Initiatives

Location:
Brazil

Black Soil for Biodiversity in China

Launched a black soil protection project in northeast China with China Environmental Protection Foundation.

Read more: Black Soil for Biodiversity in China

Location:
China

Sharing Best Agriculture Practices in China

The ‘Sustainable Agriculture Future Change-Maker’ project aims to share best agricultural practices with university students and farming communities.

Read more: Sharing Best Agriculture Practices in China

Location:
China

Future-Proofing the Next Generation of Colombian Farmers

This program aims to convey a passion for coffee to the next generation of growers, while disseminating good agricultural practices.

Read more: Future-Proofing the Next Generation of Colombian Farmers

Location:
Colombia

Empowering Women Farmers in India

This program aims to enhance the food security and cash incomes of women smallholder farmers in India.

Read more: Empowering Women Farmers in India

Location:
India

Reinforcing Rice Production in Côte d’Ivoire

This project aims to develop a sustainable rice supply chain, from smallholder farmers to the mill.

Read more: Reinforcing Rice Production in Côte d’Ivoire

Location:
Côte d’Ivoire

Community Support in North America

Donated funds to 10 local food banks and community programs throughout the Region.

Read more: Community Support in North America

Location:
North America

Reforestation in Action in Paraguay

LDC volunteers carried out two days of tree planting around our Curuguaty and Pozuelo warehouse.

Read more: Reforestation in Action in Paraguay

Location:
Paraguay

Aiding & Advancing Smallholder Businesses in South Africa

The Abalimi Phambili (Farmers First!) program supports local smallholder maize and sunflower farmers.

Read more: Aiding & Advancing Smallholder Businesses in South Africa

Location:
South Africa

Boosting Family Farms in Argentina

This project supports the local farming community through training, technical & production assistance, and support on social & medical issues.

Find out more: Boosting Family Farms in Argentina

Engaging with Young Australians

LDC donated the proceeds of cotton bales from grower season trials to BUSHkids, a not-for-profit health organization.

Find out more: Engaging with Young Australians

Supporting Rural Communities in Benin

Donation symbolizing our 170 years, in support of The Hunger Project’s work in Benin.

Find out more: Supporting Rural Communities in Benin

Future-Proofing the Next Generation of Brazilian Farmers

This program aims to convey a passion for coffee to the next generation of growers, while disseminating good agricultural practices.

Find out more: Future-Proofing the Next Generation of Brazilian Farmers

Brazil Community Initiatives

Supporting local schools, disabled children, riverside communities and more.

Find out more: Brazil Community Initiatives

Black Soil for Biodiversity in China

Launched a black soil protection project in northeast China with China Environmental Protection Foundation.

Find out more: Black Soil for Biodiversity in China

Sharing Best Agriculture Practices in China

The ‘Sustainable Agriculture Future Change-Maker’ project aims to share best agricultural practices with university students and farming communities.

Find out more: Sharing Best Agriculture Practices in China

Future-Proofing the Next Generation of Colombian Farmers

This program aims to convey a passion for coffee to the next generation of growers, while disseminating good agricultural practices.

Find out more: Future-Proofing the Next Generation of Colombian Farmers

Empowering Women Farmers in India

This program aims to enhance the food security and cash incomes of women smallholder farmers in India.

Find out more: Empowering Women Farmers in India

Reinforcing Rice Production in Côte d’Ivoire

This project aims to develop a sustainable rice supply chain, from smallholder farmers to the mill.

Find out more: Reinforcing Rice Production in Côte d’Ivoire

Community Support in North America

Donated funds to 10 local food banks and community programs throughout the Region.

Find out more: Community Support in North America

Reforestation in Action in Paraguay

LDC volunteers carried out two days of tree planting around our Curuguaty and Pozuelo warehouse.

Find out more: Reforestation in Action in Paraguay

Aiding & Advancing Smallholder Businesses in South Africa

The Abalimi Phambili (Farmers First!) program supports local smallholder maize and sunflower farmers.

Find out more: Aiding & Advancing Smallholder Businesses in South Africa

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