SayPro, in collaboration with the United States Peace Corps, is advocating for sustainable palm oil practices to reduce deforestation, habitat destruction, and social exploitation. SayPro promotes the use of certified palm oil and supports producers in meeting sustainability standards like RSPO. By educating farmers, consumers, and corporations, SayPro aims to shift the industry toward ethical and environmentally responsible production. The Peace Corps supports SayPro by facilitating workshops and introducing traceability tools that ensure supply chain transparency.
SayPro works directly with smallholders to improve agricultural practices that boost yields without expanding into forested areas. Techniques such as intercropping, compost use, and biological pest control are introduced through SayPro’s field schools. SayPro also helps producers access certification systems and international markets. Peace Corps volunteers provide business planning assistance and link producers with cooperatives to strengthen their bargaining power. SayPro ensures that sustainable production also improves farmer livelihoods.
SayPro engages retailers, manufacturers, and consumers to raise awareness about the environmental and social impacts of unsustainable palm oil. Campaigns run by SayPro include product labeling, public dialogues, and media partnerships. With the Peace Corps, SayPro shares success stories from countries making progress in palm oil sustainability. SayPro encourages businesses to commit to zero-deforestation sourcing and supports public policies that enforce compliance. These combined efforts foster systemic change across the industry.
SayPro Charity NPO’s mission to promote sustainability and integrity is at the heart of this initiative. SayPro believes that palm oil can be part of a sustainable future—if managed responsibly. By involving every actor in the supply chain and prioritizing environmental justice, SayPro and the Peace Corps are driving transformation. Together, they are proving that business, biodiversity, and fairness can go hand in hand when guided by purpose and partnership.