Rikolto (formerly VECO/Vredeseilanden) is independent NGO with more than 40 years of experience in partnering with farmer organisations and food chain actors across Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. 

We empower farmer groups to become solid business partners and implement future-proof, sustainable practices. We support them so that their products meet quality standards. We connect them with innovators in the food industry to explore new ways of doing business.

Rikolto builds bridges of trust and trade, between the food industry, governments, research institutions, banks and farmer organisations around this one central question: ‘What will we eat tomorrow?’ We plant and harvest new solutions, making the food system more transparent, so consumers are able to make a sustainable choice.

Rikolto runs programmes in 17 countries worldwide through 5 regional offices. We’re a close-knit network of accessible and knowledgeable colleagues, willing to share experience and eager to inspire others.

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Rikolto

Rikolto's headquarters in Leuven, Belgium

This department oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of projects and programs to meet organizational objectives.

Program Management

This department oversees and manages initiatives related to cocoa and coffee production, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement.

Cocoa and Coffee Programs

This department focuses on managing relationships and communications, including gift management and volunteer projects.

Relations and Communication

This department focuses on monitoring and evaluating sustainable practices in cacao and coffee production.

Sustainable Agriculture

This department focuses on identifying growth opportunities, fostering partnerships, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance business performance.

Business Development

This department manages internal and external communication strategies to enhance engagement and information dissemination.

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Cocoa and Coffee Programs

Relations and Communication

Sustainable Agriculture

Business Development

Communications Department