In Burkina Faso, half the population live below the poverty line. FasoPro makes nutritional products from ‘chitoumou’ caterpillars, which feed on the Shea tree. Traditionally harvested for only three months of the year, FasoPro has developed a breeding system to ensure a year-round supply of the caterpillars. They produce a powdered meal supplement that is rich in Omega 3 and three times higher in protein than beef. This combats malnutrition and helps to protect Shea trees by making communities more aware of their value.
