Your Impact on Women, Children and Families

March

2022

Do you know your impact? Every purchase you make has a direct impact on women, children and families in rural Ghanaian communities where Baraka’s butters, oils and other products are sourced and produced.. You hear us say it, but do you really know?

Through your purchases of hand-made, community sourced products and ingredients, women in over 3,500 households were able to have the dignity of income, providing many with a substantial portion of their annual income, and directly affecting the more than 12,000 children who live in those homes.

Your incredible generosity in leaving nearly $4,500 in tips has made even more impact possible. What’s more, your purchase decisions impacted the 13 of 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

We are honoured and privileged to be part of this impact chain, linking businesses, hand-crafters and DIY’ers from North America and around the world, directly with the women who produce and make their ingredients. This bridge that connects allows us to live out our founding belief that business can and should be a force for good, as well as an effective steward of the environment, at the same time as it pursues profit and shareholder value.

The Real Faces of Baraka

Watch and listen as some of the heroes in Baraka’s Supply Chain talk about the impact you make.

	Wanaa Grace SHEA NUT COLLECTOR Grace is from the Oli community and works with the Oli certified organic group. She is always radiating confident and positive energy making her a pleasure to be around. She feels great pride knowing she can support and educate her five children with your help.
Joe Bereema SHEA NUT COLLECTOR Joe is from the Oli community and works with the Oli certified organic group. She has six children that she supports and provides for their education. Joe prides herself on the quality and care she brings to her work, and beams when she speaks about how she is able to provide for her family’s needs.
	Iddrisu Memuna SHEA BUTTER PRODUCER Iddrisu is from the Konjahie community and works in the Konjahie certified organic group. By working with Baraka, she is able to support and educate her four children. Iddrisu’s work ethic and community involvement gives her great pride, as she knows how valuable a role model she is for her children.
Sangatae Christnn SHEA NUT COLLECTOR Sangatae is from the Oli community and works in the Oli certified organic group. With eight children to support, Sangatae’s positive attitude and spirit is infectious, and is always a joy to be in her presence.
	Anbanaah Celina SHEA NUT COLLECTOR Anbanaah is from the Oli community and works in the Oli certified organic group. She is always inspired to do quality work and support and enhance the quality of life for her six children. And in turn, Anbanaah and her independent spirit is an inspiration to her children, her community, and all of us at Baraka.