As the season of giving approaches, there is no better time to invest in a future defined by dignity, opportunity, and hope. This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us at Ripples in Africa to uplift women, sustain communities, and build lasting change across Nigeria and Ghana. Why Ripples Matters Ripples is a community-based […]
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At Ripples Nigeria, we believe that every child deserves a healthy start, no matter where they’re born or what’s on the family’s table. That’s why we’re excited to share a simple, affordable, and highly nutritious recipe that any mother can prepare using ingredients found in many local markets. Introducing: Tiger – nut and Coconut Milk Yoghurt –
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Ripples in Africa is excited to introduce a FRESH RANGE of spice blends to the market through Yaji Spice. We’re proud to roll out our latest offerings: Jollof Rice Spice Blend, Pepper Soup Blend, Suya Blend and our Nut-Free Suya Spice Blend. Each blend delivers a distinct burst of flavor designed to delight every palate,
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What sets Ripples in Africa apart is its work with women farmers in West Africa as they grow and care for harvests in a sustainable way. These women farmers care for the land using organic farming techniques. But what exactly is organic farming? In this blog post, we’ll explore what organic farming is, how crop
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The $200K grant secure semi-automated production equipment including shea nut washing & roasting machines for the Ripples shea production center in the Kumbungu district of the Northern Region of Ghana. The result has increased production by 66% from 75 kilos per week to 125 kilos per week.
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In Ghana, Ripples women stakeholder farmers are reintroducing centuries-old principles of agroforestry to plant 50,000 Shea trees, and 2000 Cashew trees, while farmers in Nigeria have over 50,000 acres of Cashew. This regenerative form of agroforestry mimics nature in a holistic system that unites trees, crops and plants with livestock to create a “self-sustaining production
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Organic and Fair Trade certification for shea butter opens doors to new markets and increase wages by 3 to 4 times. But the upfront investment can be out of reach for smallholder farmers. Thanks to UN funding that gap was closed in 2021. The initial seed investment to cover year one of certification was provided
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How a $250 loan for fishing equipment drove long term impact for a Widow and her children
Many young women from rural areas in Nigeria are tasked with going to the city, finding work and sending money home. Ripples introduced a fashion co-op in Lagos to train these women in sewing and design so they would have opportunities beyond unskilled labor. Roni’s story brings to light the impact this co-op has on
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2011 Production by Hand 2018 Production by Machine In 2011 Ripples launched a Shea Butter enterprise in rural Ghana. The global demand for Shea Butter paired with the existing skills of the local women made it a logical product choice. Ripples trained the women on grading and classifying Shea Butter, and how to produce and
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