What We Stand For
We combine environmental stewardship with social development to empower farmers, protect natural resources, and build resilient rural livelihoods — always with the farmer at the centre.
Our work spans farm-level technical support, youth empowerment, community development, and environmental conservation across Ghana's Eastern and Ashanti cocoa belts.
Explore Our ProgrammesOur Mission
To improve the socio-economic wellbeing of Ghanaian cocoa farmers through sustainable farming, youth empowerment, and community development, while conserving the fragile ecosystems that sustain them.
Our Vision
A thriving cocoa sector where smallholders prosper, future generations are empowered, and the landscape is restored — through climate-smart methods rooted in environmental consciousness.
Three Pillars of Sustainable Impact
Our programmes are designed to address the interconnected challenges of environmental sustainability, community wellbeing, and farmer prosperity.
Natural Resource & Biodiversity Management
- Agroforestry and biodiversity conservation in cocoa farming landscapes
- Nurseries producing hybrid cocoa and shade-tree seedlings
- Demonstration farms showcasing sustainable, low-cost techniques
- Organic fertilizer use and biodiversity-friendly land preparation
- Pruning for pest control and ecosystem health
Farmer Development & Youth Empowerment
- Young Farmer Support Scheme with training, seedlings & tools
- Regular training workshops and extension support
- Radio programming disseminating critical farming knowledge
- Better agronomic practices for increased yields
- Climate-smart farming methods and techniques
Community Resilience & Livelihoods
- Alternative livelihood activities beyond cocoa dependence
- Shade-tree cultivation and income-generating ventures
- Clean water projects for farming communities
- Health and sanitation infrastructure improvements
- Solar lighting to improve quality of village life
Our Team
Meet the dedicated individuals guiding Green Tropics Group's mission across Ghana's cocoa communities.
Stephen Osei-Amakye
National PresidentA founding member who has overseen GTG since 1993, Stephen is a former Director for Field Operations at Ghana's Environmental Protection Agency and an advocate for the three Rio Conventions.
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Robert Gyasi Nsiah
National Vice-PresidentVice-President since 2008, Robert leads the design and evaluation of GTG's farmer support and biodiversity programmes, and coordinates the 20-year partnership with Hotel Chocolat.
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Felix Osei Kwakye
Programmes AssistantAn agriculturalist with a BSc from KNUST, Felix supports the planning and monitoring of GTG's sustainability programmes, model farms, nurseries and radio outreach.
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Sarah Kissiwaa Yeboah
Administrative AssistantWith GTG since 2020, Sarah supports the administrative, financial and human resource operations behind the Young Farmers Support Scheme and the Special Farmer Radio Show.
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Backed by Hotel Chocolat Since 2002
Our long-standing partnership with Hotel Chocolat funds the Young Farmers Programme, the Pra River Project, and cocoa nursery operations — bringing international reach to our community work.
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With Green Tropics
We welcome partners, volunteers, and supporters who share our commitment to empowering Ghanaian cocoa farmers.