Get Involved

Indulge In Helping Others

Hardworking small-scale farmers produce more than 90 percent of cocoa used to create the chocolate you enjoy. Most of these farmers are living below the poverty level. Without access to proper tools such as scales, boots, storage bags, and even resources as basic as clean water, these farmers suffer every day. Indulge in helping the men, women and children in these villages. Select from the list below to get started

  • Chocolate Lovers »

  • Chocolate Lovers Unite to host an event or chocolate tasting. Buy a scale or tools for farmers. Purchase chocolate from one of our chocolatier partners.
  • Groups »

  • Your group or organization can band together to collaborate to Build a Well, Buy a Scale or Host an Event.
  • Chocolate Retailers »

  • Chocolate retailers can host tasting events or offer products from our partner chocolatiers to help support cocoa farmers. Help customers understand the needs of cocoa farmers.
  • Businesses »

  • Businesses can give their employees an opportunity to have cumulative, measurable impact on the lives of African cocoa farmers.

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PAST EVENTS

To see photos and videos of our 2009, 2010 and 2011 events click here.

Host a Chocolate Tasting

One of the great ways to get involved in the Global Cocoa Project is to host your own event. Chocolate Tastings provide a great opportunity for your organization or group to help cocoa farmers while enjoying delicious, guilt-free chocolate.

Watch a Video

Visit our video section to learn more about the Global Cocoa Project, past events, and partners.

Dark Side of Chocolate

African cocoa growers have not reaped the benefits of Africa’s domination of the cocoa market. The chocolate business is very lucrative, yet cocoa farmers and their families are struggling to meet basic needs. Watch the video here.

About the Project

The Global Cocoa Project (GCP) is a high-impact poverty alleviation project focused on significantly improving the lives of cocoa farmers worldwide through the supply of equipment and access to basic needs like clean water.