Ghana

Quotes and Feedback from our customers

November 2011

"I really enjoyed all aspects of the producer visits. Visiting a Kuapa Kokoo women’s empowerment group, accompanied by Mabel (the Kuapa Kokoo gender officer) was the best day because Mabel was a very inspiring and lively lady. She broke down barriers between us and the Kuapa Kokoo members, and we felt that we were able to experience life from their perspective."

"We learned so much, it was wonderful to see and speak to the people, and to confirm that Fairtrade does make a difference for the ordinary person."

"It was my first trip with Traidcraft and an amazing experience"

"A really interesting and enjoyable fortnight!!!"

"I really enjoyed being in Ghana, and the visits to Fairtrade producers added to the enjoyment of the trip"

"It was great to learn more about cocoa, how it’s grown and dried, and to actually see it. To see evidence of the Fairtrade premium being used in various places (some at cocoa farms) has made my testimony to Fairtrade even stronger."

"The two slave forts (Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle) were fascinating, haunting, moving. Two excellent local guides ensured that we learned as much as possible during our visits."

"I can’t praise Sly enough, he really went the extra mile in caring for us and his talks whilst travelling, telling us about the Ghanaian culture were very interesting. We also had lots of laughs with him as he got to know us."

"The coach itself was great. Soloman our coach driver so very good, managed the rocky roads really well and was sensitive to cases being in the back when going over rough patches! "

"The whole organisation is so well put together and having it all done for me took away the hassle and gave me time to think about raising the money! Having the itinerary right from the start, even before booking is really good, it gives us a chance to really decide if it’s the right holiday to do, and it made family more at ease knowing what I was doing when."

"Ghana was even more friendly than I had imagined it to be!"

"I feel that I can challenge anyone who says that Fairtrade is just a ‘feel-good’ brand for well-off guilty consumers - I can say that I have seen with my own eyes the difference that Fairtrade makes to producers in the developing world."

"I feel much more in touch with the complexities of Fairtrade"