Shared Interest Foundation

This 18-month project developed a cost-effective biopesticide to protect cocoa trees and increase cocoa production in the face of pests, diseases and the growing impacts of climate change.​ ​Read more:​ ow.ly/UHY550YvaH4 #buildingafairerworld #buildingclimateresilience

We are delighted to have welcomed two new members to the Foundation team. Judith joins as Project Officer, based in Uganda, whilst Emma serves as Grants and Trusts Fundraiser, based in Newcastle upon Tyne.​ Learn more: ow.ly/Af0Q50YCcWU​ #buildingafairerworld

This project supported 50 young cocoa farmers with farm inputs, equipment, guidance and training that enabled them to improve cocoa production, secure stronger incomes and create a brighter future for themselves.​ Read more:​ ow.ly/1gtx50Yva9v​ #buildingafairerworld

Learn more about our Growing Fairer Futures project in Côte d’Ivoire, which supported 50 young people to establish and manage their own cocoa farms. ​ ​Learn more:​ ow.ly/YK5350YCcI4​ Support our work:​ shared-interest.com/gb/support-our…​ #buildingafairerworld #ivorycoast

This project is empowering 141 coffee farmers with skills and resources to create a sustainable, income-generating beekeeping enterprise, offering long-term support and community development. Read more:​ ow.ly/ASfO50Yv9Oq​ #buildingafairerworld

Delivered in partnership with #BanyankoleCoffeeServices, this project equipped 210 coffee farmers in rural Uganda with beekeeping skills, tools and equipment to set up a beekeeping enterprise to increase their income. Read more:​ ow.ly/8HaY50Yv8YH​ #buildingafairerworld

Delivered with #COPRONOS, a local shea nut co-operative, and PNCE-B, this 12-month value addition project enhanced the economic resilience of 50 female shea nut collectors in southern Burkina Faso.​ Read more in our Annual Review:​ ow.ly/ncUz50YuXwK #buildingafairerworld

Launched 12 months ago, this project is improving livelihoods for 200 artisans from four craft associations in Uganda through the use of banana fibre as an alternative eco-friendly production material. ​ Donate today: shared-interest.com/gb/support-our…​ #buildingafairerworld

Delivered with #PNCE-B, #AFPHPB and #GAFREH, this project supported 75 disabled women to establish their own soilless farming enterprise, helping build income security and climate resilience. Read more in our Annual Review:​ ​ow.ly/rMN550YuWni #buildingafairerworld

Join our webinar on the 7th of May to hear from the Foundation team about our innovative new projects, which are transforming the lives of women through #shea and #vegetable enterprises in Burkina Faso and Nicaragua. ​ Register:​ ow.ly/UGQK50YFJAY​ #buildingafairerworld

In Uganda, three women's groups of our groundnut value addition project are now formalised into a co-operative union, giving them legal recognition and bigger voices to advocate for their rights. ​ We look forward to sharing more updates. Support us:​ ow.ly/2Re050YuWaE

From Nicaragua to Burkina Faso, the Foundation had a record-breaking year of impact in 2025, delivering 15 projects in seven countries, supporting 1,852 farmers across eight commodity groups.​ Read more in our Annual Review:​ ow.ly/rbbC50YuQWr #buildingafairerworld

In Côte d'Ivoire, our beekeeping integration project has reached new milestones, with 50% of 600 new beehives installed, achieving full colonisation by the bees. ​Beekeeping-focussed radio programmes are ongoing. Learn more:​ ow.ly/NgFO50YuObv​ #buildingafairerworld

In January, Foundation Manager Kodzo visited Uganda to meet Judith, our new Project Officer in the region, and local project participants and partners such as Bukonzo and Rwenzori Sustainable Trade Centre.

Last month, we launched our cassava value addition project across three regions of Côte d'Ivoire. This project will support 180 women to diversify into food production, access new markets and improve their economic resilience. ​ Learn more:​ shared-interest.com/gb/support-our…

Our 'Growing Fairer Futures' project in Côte d'Ivoire is progressing, with 600 beehives constructed, training delivered, five tree nurseries established and radio programs continuing to be broadcast, boosting knowledge and productivity. Donate today:​ ow.ly/r7PO50YuLQ6

The research and field trials phase of our biopesticide project in Côte d'Ivoire is now complete, and two sets of fungi-based biopesticides have proven to be effective against targeted insect pests. ​ Learn more:​ ow.ly/Nuo550YuLC4​ #buildingafairerworld

In Nicaragua, our project with Sacaclí is supporting 40 women to access resources and training to produce fruit and vegetables. Participating women are now selling their products in supermarkets across Nicaragua. ​ Learn more in this film:​ ow.ly/Ruq550YrKXZ​ #IWD2026

In Nicaragua, our project with Sacaclí is supporting 40 women to access resources and training to produce fruit and vegetables. Participating women are now selling their products in supermarkets across Nicaragua. ​ Learn more in this film:​ ow.ly/uelG50YrL1S​ #IWD2026

In Nicaragua, our project with Sacaclí is supporting 40 women to access resources and training to produce fruit and vegetables. Participating women are now selling their products in supermarkets across Nicaragua. ​ Learn more in this film:​ ow.ly/PpfN50YrKX0​ #IWD2026