Community
Social outreach
The cooperative has had a strong impact on community development: it improves the quality of life of members, their children and neighbouring communities, and contributes to the national economy in health, education, housing, employment, food, roads and training.
01
Health
Community health care at the Colonia Suyapa clinic, medical brigades, first aid training and dengue prevention.
02
Education
Environmental awareness talks in schools in neighbouring communities and improvements to schools in Colonia Suyapa.
03
Infrastructure
Drinking water systems, road maintenance, public lighting, churches and the Colonia Suyapa football field.
04
Training
Ongoing training in biosafety, labour rights, RSPO and ISCC standards, health and safety, and first aid.
05
Employment
Jobs for local families at the oil mill, on the farms and in the workshop and administrative areas.