Equipment and Infrastructure

In order to increase their productive capacity, farmers need better tools and facilities. FUNDOPO used Fair Trade premiums to purchase tarpaulins and boilers to dry and ferment the cocoa beans in preparation for sales. A regional collection center was built in San Francisco de Macoris and a meeting center at the La Joya communities. FUNDOPO also purchased a power generator, office chairs and a new computer for the Guaconejo unit.