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Terrespoir

Terrespoir is an association of 130 local fruit farmers in three regions in Cameroon, (West Province, Littoral et Center). They grow pineapple, mangoes, papayas, lime, cacao, groundnuts, avocadoes, plantains, cassava, etc. , for a fair trade circuit of a network of churches in Switzerland. The Terrespoir Foundation in Switzerland ensures fair payment for the association's fresh and dried products.

The farmers themselves are very attached to their land, which is the main “employer” of the region, and through their work allows them to take care of their family and lead a decent life. Terrespoir members are looking to expand their market to sell more of their members' products than the current 10% that is sold in Switzerland.

However, ever since its installation in the region, the export company Plantations de Haut Penja (PHP) has only one objective: to conquer as much land as possible, at times to the detriment of the rights of the local population, and with complicity of the authorities.

Read the 2005 report by RELUFA's coordinator...

Papaya seedlings


Terrespoir farmer in pineapple field


Drying bananas


Volcanic soil: a fertile ground for abundant growth


Organic pineapple


Reaping the fruits: watermelon


The fruit is carefully selected for fair trade markets abroad


Passionfruit and mango

Weighing the produce




Boxing up shipment to overseas fair trade partners



Paring, cutting and carefully placing papaya




Drying pineapple in locally made gas oven




Done: dried mango



Dried pineapple slices waiting to be packaged


Final packaged product





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