Shared Interest Foundation
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Since 2004, we have ran projects in Africa and Latin America to develop sustainable enterprises, advance gender equality, build climate resilience and improve livelihoods for thousands of producers within the world's most disadvantaged communities.
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Our projects span diverse communities, from vegetable farmers with disabilities in Burkina Faso to coffee farmers in Rwanda. In Ivory Coast, we assisted young cocoa farmers in improving farm productivity through sustainable practices.
In April 2025, we launched a project with Nicaraguan coffee co-op Sacaclí to support 40 women farmers to produce new crops to create a crucial and sustainable additional source income.
Hear from project participants in this short film.
https://youtu.be/Twl-MUmZvwc
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Hear from project participants in this short film.
https://youtu.be/Twl-MUmZvwc
#buildingafairerworld
February 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
In April 2025, we launched a project with Nicaraguan coffee co-op Sacaclí to support 40 women farmers to produce new crops to create a crucial and sustainable additional source income.
Hear from project participants in this short film.
https://youtu.be/Twl-MUmZvwc
#buildingafairerworld
Hear from project participants in this short film.
https://youtu.be/Twl-MUmZvwc
#buildingafairerworld
In Cyato, Rwanda, our ‘Sustainable Coffee Futures’ project is supporting 500 farmers. This month, participants will receive seedlings, with some retained for planting on new demonstration farms.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
In Cyato, Rwanda, our ‘Sustainable Coffee Futures’ project is supporting 500 farmers. This month, participants will receive seedlings, with some retained for planting on new demonstration farms.
Support us:
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Support us:
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January 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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BCS have also been a customer of Shared Interest Society since 2020, receiving finance to pay farmers when they need it most and procure more coffee to fulfil buyer export contracts.
January 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
BCS have also been a customer of Shared Interest Society since 2020, receiving finance to pay farmers when they need it most and procure more coffee to fulfil buyer export contracts.
To deliver this project, we worked in partnership with Ugandan coffee co-operative, Banyankole Coffee Services (BCS).
January 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
To deliver this project, we worked in partnership with Ugandan coffee co-operative, Banyankole Coffee Services (BCS).
In February 2024, Shared Interest Foundation launched a project to support 210 coffee farmers in western Uganda to diversify into beekeeping, providing them with a crucial second source of income alongside coffee farming.
Learn more about the activities of this project in the following images.
Learn more about the activities of this project in the following images.
January 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
In February 2024, Shared Interest Foundation launched a project to support 210 coffee farmers in western Uganda to diversify into beekeeping, providing them with a crucial second source of income alongside coffee farming.
Learn more about the activities of this project in the following images.
Learn more about the activities of this project in the following images.
As a result of this project, the farmers will increase their cocoa yields through cross-pollination from bees, ultimately providing a much-needed additional source of income, improving livelihoods and economic resilience.
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Shared Interest Foundation changes lives in the developing world by breaking the cycle of poverty through the creation of resilient businesses.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
As a result of this project, the farmers will increase their cocoa yields through cross-pollination from bees, ultimately providing a much-needed additional source of income, improving livelihoods and economic resilience.
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Shared Interest Foundation recently secured a grant to deliver a project which is supporting 150 young cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast to integrate beekeeping into their cocoa farming practices.
December 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Shared Interest Foundation recently secured a grant to deliver a project which is supporting 150 young cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast to integrate beekeeping into their cocoa farming practices.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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At each co-operative, five plots were chosen. Three plots were sprayed with new biopesticides, one plot with an existing pesticide and one with water to act as control.
Tarpaulins were placed around the base of cocoa trees to catch pests killed and establish which biopesticide is most effective.
Tarpaulins were placed around the base of cocoa trees to catch pests killed and establish which biopesticide is most effective.
December 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
At each co-operative, five plots were chosen. Three plots were sprayed with new biopesticides, one plot with an existing pesticide and one with water to act as control.
Tarpaulins were placed around the base of cocoa trees to catch pests killed and establish which biopesticide is most effective.
Tarpaulins were placed around the base of cocoa trees to catch pests killed and establish which biopesticide is most effective.
In the summer, Shared Interest Foundation Manager, Kodzo, visited Côte d'Ivoire to support ongoing activities, including field trials and farmer training at four co-operatives including ECAKOOG (pictured), a cocoa co-operative supporting over 4,000 farmers.
December 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
In the summer, Shared Interest Foundation Manager, Kodzo, visited Côte d'Ivoire to support ongoing activities, including field trials and farmer training at four co-operatives including ECAKOOG (pictured), a cocoa co-operative supporting over 4,000 farmers.
30% to 40% of cocoa is lost annually due to pests. Innovation is needed to address this challenge.
Working with Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny, University of Ghana and RICE, this project will develop a new eco-friendly, affordable biopesticide to reduce cocoa loss and boost organic production.
Working with Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny, University of Ghana and RICE, this project will develop a new eco-friendly, affordable biopesticide to reduce cocoa loss and boost organic production.
December 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
30% to 40% of cocoa is lost annually due to pests. Innovation is needed to address this challenge.
Working with Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny, University of Ghana and RICE, this project will develop a new eco-friendly, affordable biopesticide to reduce cocoa loss and boost organic production.
Working with Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny, University of Ghana and RICE, this project will develop a new eco-friendly, affordable biopesticide to reduce cocoa loss and boost organic production.
The funding is supporting 150 women producing shea butter by constructing a processing facility and a borehole, as well as mechanising the production process.
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Shared Interest - Support Our Charity
Shared Interest Foundation changes lives in the developing world by breaking the cycle of poverty through the creation of resilient businesses.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The funding is supporting 150 women producing shea butter by constructing a processing facility and a borehole, as well as mechanising the production process.
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Donate today:
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We are delighted to share that Shared Interest Foundation has secured a grant from the Guernsey Overseas Aid Commission to expand our shea project in Burkina Faso.
December 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM
We are delighted to share that Shared Interest Foundation has secured a grant from the Guernsey Overseas Aid Commission to expand our shea project in Burkina Faso.
In the summer, we conducted a semi-hydroponics project with Sacaclí, a coffee co-operative supporting 465 local farmers.
Last month, participants transplanted chilli and tomato seedlings into greenhouses and received training in soilless farming.
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Last month, participants transplanted chilli and tomato seedlings into greenhouses and received training in soilless farming.
Donate:
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September 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
In the summer, we conducted a semi-hydroponics project with Sacaclí, a coffee co-operative supporting 465 local farmers.
Last month, participants transplanted chilli and tomato seedlings into greenhouses and received training in soilless farming.
Donate:
www.shared-interest.com/gb/support-o...
Last month, participants transplanted chilli and tomato seedlings into greenhouses and received training in soilless farming.
Donate:
www.shared-interest.com/gb/support-o...
The laboratory phase of our biopesticide project is now complete, and three types of biopesticides have been formulated. The project team began field trials in August and conducted producer training simultaneously.
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September 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The laboratory phase of our biopesticide project is now complete, and three types of biopesticides have been formulated. The project team began field trials in August and conducted producer training simultaneously.
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In Ivory Coast, Shared Interest Foundation's biopesticide development project, which will improve the protection of cocoa trees against pests and diseases whilst increasing cocoa production for farmers, received an exciting development in the summer.
September 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
In Ivory Coast, Shared Interest Foundation's biopesticide development project, which will improve the protection of cocoa trees against pests and diseases whilst increasing cocoa production for farmers, received an exciting development in the summer.
Since 2004, thanks to our incredible supporters, we have delivered 51 projects in 15 countries, reaching over 13,000 farmers and artisans.
Support our work today and help to build a fairer world for the future.
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Support our work today and help to build a fairer world for the future.
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#buildingafairerworld
Donate to Shared Interest Foundation
Ways you can donate to our international charity, Shared Interest Foundation which helps small businesses in Africa grow.
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August 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Since 2004, thanks to our incredible supporters, we have delivered 51 projects in 15 countries, reaching over 13,000 farmers and artisans.
Support our work today and help to build a fairer world for the future.
Donate today: lght.ly/f49m375
#buildingafairerworld
Support our work today and help to build a fairer world for the future.
Donate today: lght.ly/f49m375
#buildingafairerworld
Dan said: “At first I was fearing bees, but after training I was convinced I could be friends with them ... I got more knowledge and courage."
By the end of this project, we aim to support Banyankole farmers to produce 35kg of honey each year, and 50% more coffee over the next four years.
By the end of this project, we aim to support Banyankole farmers to produce 35kg of honey each year, and 50% more coffee over the next four years.
Donate to Shared Interest Foundation
Ways you can donate to our international charity, Shared Interest Foundation which helps small businesses in Africa grow.
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August 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Dan said: “At first I was fearing bees, but after training I was convinced I could be friends with them ... I got more knowledge and courage."
By the end of this project, we aim to support Banyankole farmers to produce 35kg of honey each year, and 50% more coffee over the next four years.
By the end of this project, we aim to support Banyankole farmers to produce 35kg of honey each year, and 50% more coffee over the next four years.
Project Participant, Dan, is a member of Banyankole Coffee Services and has been a coffee farmer for 15 years. Dan always wanted to keep bees, but never had resources to start.
Through this project, he has received five modern beehives and is currently preparing for his first harvest of honey.
Through this project, he has received five modern beehives and is currently preparing for his first harvest of honey.
August 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Project Participant, Dan, is a member of Banyankole Coffee Services and has been a coffee farmer for 15 years. Dan always wanted to keep bees, but never had resources to start.
Through this project, he has received five modern beehives and is currently preparing for his first harvest of honey.
Through this project, he has received five modern beehives and is currently preparing for his first harvest of honey.
This project has supported 210 Ugandan coffee farmers with beekeeping training. The project has also provided participants with the tools and equipment needed to set up a beekeeping enterprise to increase their income and improve their livelihoods.
August 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This project has supported 210 Ugandan coffee farmers with beekeeping training. The project has also provided participants with the tools and equipment needed to set up a beekeeping enterprise to increase their income and improve their livelihoods.
In western Uganda, over 90% of smallholder farmers depend on coffee as their main source of income. However, the impacts of climate change increasingly threaten the sustainability of coffee production in the region.
August 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
In western Uganda, over 90% of smallholder farmers depend on coffee as their main source of income. However, the impacts of climate change increasingly threaten the sustainability of coffee production in the region.
We are delighted to announce Shared Interest Foundation has been shortlisted for 2025's Third Sector Awards, which recognise outstanding achievements, innovation and impact within the UK's charity and voluntary sector.
Thank you to all of our supporters.
Together, we can build a fairer world.
Thank you to all of our supporters.
Together, we can build a fairer world.
July 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We are delighted to announce Shared Interest Foundation has been shortlisted for 2025's Third Sector Awards, which recognise outstanding achievements, innovation and impact within the UK's charity and voluntary sector.
Thank you to all of our supporters.
Together, we can build a fairer world.
Thank you to all of our supporters.
Together, we can build a fairer world.
Learn more about our projects in 2024:
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February 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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In Africa, we partnered with COLEAD, a Belgian organisation specialising in management development for agriculture.
In Latin America, we are working with a Peruvian consultant experienced in supporting co-operatives in these areas.
In Latin America, we are working with a Peruvian consultant experienced in supporting co-operatives in these areas.
February 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
In Africa, we partnered with COLEAD, a Belgian organisation specialising in management development for agriculture.
In Latin America, we are working with a Peruvian consultant experienced in supporting co-operatives in these areas.
In Latin America, we are working with a Peruvian consultant experienced in supporting co-operatives in these areas.