Since ages gum Arabic is traded from Africa. It is used in many applications. From beverages to paintings and health benefits. Sometimes it is called the ‘golden tear of Africa’. It costs many people their lives and other people get huge benefits. Over 5 million farmers depend on the income from acacia trees, but most of them do not get enough to feed their families.
FOGA started to change the situation. We buy for a fair price and with our projects we impact the environmental, social, and economical sides of the local communities. Only in this way the golden tears can be changed into tears of happiness for all.