At The Hershey Company, we are actively working to improve the lives of the millions of small family farmers who grow cocoa around the world. Below are a few organizations that The Hershey Company supports:

	World Cocoa Foundation programs are teaching farmers how to grow cocoa more profitably, generating much-needed cash for families and communities in West Africa, Asia and the Americas.
	We participate in The International Cocoa Initiative and in industry efforts to ensure that cocoa is grown responsibly, without abusive child or forced adult labor.
	The International Foundation for Education & Self-Help is using a grant from The Hershey Company to improve teaching skills in Ghana and the Ivory Coast.

Hershey is committed to promoting sustainable cocoa farming. We work with industry partners, governments, international agencies and cocoa communities to develop programs that promote economic and social development and environmental conservation in cocoa-growing communities around the world.

	Improving Farmer Incomes Hershey supports a range of programs that are making a real difference in farmers’ lives.			Protecting the Tropical Ecosystem The effort to develop a sustainable cocoa economy depends on maintaining a healthy ecosystem.
	Ensuring Responsible Labor Practices The Hershey Company is committed to ensuring that cocoa is grown responsibly.			How You Can Get Involved Find out how you can get involved in the effort to improve the lives of cocoa farm families.
	Improving Access to Education Education is the key to increasing opportunities in cocoa-growing regions.