Mission

Mission Statement: The World Cocoa Foundation promotes a sustainable cocoa economy through economic and social development and environmental stewardship in cocoa-growing communities.

Commitment: The foundation is dedicated to a shared future with shared benefits throughout the cocoa supply chain and so maintains long-term commitment to:

• Ensure a sustainable supply of quality cocoa that benefits both growers and users of this unique tropical crop.
• Empower farmers to make choices that help develop strong, prosperous communities in all of the world's cocoa-growing regions.
• Promote production practices that maintain and increase biodiversity and crop diversification in cocoa communities.

Strategy: The foundation achieves its goals by:

• Building partnerships with cocoa farmers, origin governments and agricultural, development, and environmental organizations.
• Working with international donors to support effective programs.
• Supporting and applying demand-led research that improves crop yield and quality.
• Supporting training and education that improves the health, safety and well-being of cocoa farming families.