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    Stella and her neighbors in Kenya struggled for years to farm in an increasingly unpredictable climate. Now, Stella’s family and her community are learning to increase their resilience and face these challenges head on.

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    Our Central America Regional Cocoa Flavor Map showcases the distinct flavor profiles of cocoa produced in El Salvador, Nicaragua and Honduras, connecting farmers and buyers.

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    Lutheran World Relief wins a Global Resilience Partnership Innovation Challenge grant to support climate smart agriculture efforts of woman-led cooperatives in Nepal

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    • Oct 4, 2019
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    • Aug 29, 2019
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    • Aug 20, 2019

    The MOCCA (Maximizing Coffee and Cocoa Opportunities in the Americas) project will benefit an average of 5,000 cocoa producers nationwide, working on multiple challenges.

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