Get Involved

Host a Chocolate Tasting

Hosting a chocolate tasting is one of the best ways for you or your group/organization to raise awareness about the plight of African cocoa farmers while providing your guests with delicious, high quality chocolate.  If you are interested in holding your own chocolate tasting, here are some resources to get you started:

Feel free to use these resources to guide you as you plan your own event:

– How to Host a Successful Chocolate Tasting Event
– Chocolate Tasting Checklist
– Chocolate Tasting FAQ
– Global Cocoa Project One Sheet
– Global Cocoa Project Brochure
– Global Cocoa Project FAQ
– Chocolate Fact Sheet

Download Event Planning Documents »

Additional Resources:

- Pairing chocolate and wine

- How to taste and appreciate chocolate

- Tcho’s resource on how to taste chocolate

- The primary types of chocolate: a chocabulary

If you would like to further explore the idea, please email Shana at shana[at]globalcocoaproject.org so we can set up a time to talk on the phone and guide you through the process.

If you aren’t up for organizing an event, but you’d like to make a donation that will directly support cocoa farmers to improve cocoa production, please visit our Donate page.

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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.