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.
Boosting Family Farms in Argentina
This project supports the local farming community through training, technical & production assistance, and support on social & medical issues.
Location:
Argentina
Engaging with Young Australians
LDC donated the proceeds of cotton bales from grower season trials to BUSHkids, a not-for-profit health organization.
Location:
Australia
Supporting Rural Communities in Benin
Donation symbolizing our 170 years, in support of The Hunger Project’s work in Benin.
Location:
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.
Brazil Community Initiatives
Supporting local schools, disabled children, riverside communities and more.
Location:
Brazil
Black Soil for Biodiversity in China
Launched a black soil protection project in northeast China with China Environmental Protection Foundation.
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.
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.
Location:
Colombia
Empowering Women Farmers in India
This program aims to enhance the food security and cash incomes of women smallholder 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.
Location:
Côte d’Ivoire
Community Support in North America
Donated funds to 10 local food banks and community programs throughout the Region.
Location:
North America
Reforestation in Action in Paraguay
LDC volunteers carried out two days of tree planting around our Curuguaty and Pozuelo warehouse.
Location:
Paraguay
Aiding & Advancing Smallholder Businesses in South Africa
The Abalimi Phambili (Farmers First!) program supports local smallholder maize and sunflower farmers.
Location:
South Africa
Boosting Family Farms in Argentina
Engaging with Young Australians
Supporting Rural Communities in Benin
Future-Proofing the Next Generation of Brazilian Farmers
Find out more: Future-Proofing the Next Generation of Brazilian Farmers
Brazil Community Initiatives
Black Soil for Biodiversity in China
Sharing Best Agriculture Practices in China
Future-Proofing the Next Generation of Colombian Farmers
Find out more: Future-Proofing the Next Generation of Colombian Farmers
Empowering Women Farmers in India
Reinforcing Rice Production in Côte d’Ivoire
Community Support in North America
Reforestation in Action in Paraguay
Aiding & Advancing Smallholder Businesses in South Africa
Find out more: Aiding & Advancing Smallholder Businesses in South Africa
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