Kinomé (Togo)
Founded in 2005 in France, Kinomé is a social business that aims to improve people’s daily lives by reversing the trend of deforestation. Active in 21 countries, Kinomé's network gathers multidisciplinary experts to bolster the human and economic development of vulnerable populations.
Kinomé developed a two-pronged methodology for local development:
- A territorial approach to meet vulnerable population needs;
- A value-chain approach, promoting entrepreneurship and local economic development while protecting/restoring the environment.
In 2021/2022, the Eurofins Foundation supported Kinomé's project “Healthier people with Moringa” in Togo.
Kinomé and its local partners have spent several years building a territorial and systemic approach for local development in the Kpalimé watershed region through:
- Agricultural value-chain development, from production to consumption, using moringa in particular;
- Nutritional improvements in two school canteens (serving 200 children), thanks to moringa-enriched meals;
- Agroforestry reforestation for moringa, cocoa and coffee producers.
The Eurofins Foundation' support has enabled 2 decisive advances:
- Access to drinking water: without this, any tentative action to improve nutrition is futile (in Amavenou School);
- Developing a quality moringa powder, essential to serve vulnerable children.
In 2022/203, the Eurofins Foundation renews its support to Kinomé.
This project contributes to the following United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals
