The Coco Natur aims to establish economically and environmentally sustainable community-based coconut enterprises. The coconut farmers, women, overseas Filipinos, and the community benefit from the enterprises.


About COCO NATUR

Coco Natur is a fair trade social enterprise of coconut farmers, overseas Filipinos and other stakeholders in coconut communities. Coco Natur is owned by the Coco Natur OFW and Producers cooperative. It is supported by Atikha and other NGOs, government and private sector partners in product development, capital mobilization and market development.

Coco Natur's vision is the development of sustainable local communities creating high value coconut products that provide jobs and economic opportunities in the area by tapping the philanthropy, investments and technical resources of the overseas Filipinos and other stakeholders in the community. It was set-up through the donations of overseas Filipino organizations lead by Overseas Filipinos Worldwide Mutual Benefit Corporation (OFW-MBC), Seven Lakes International and Isabelians of San Pablo City and the support of Consul General Rowena Sanchez.

Ownership
Coco Natur is a fair trade social enterprise of coconut farmers, overseas Filipinos and other stakeholders in coconut communities. Coco Natur is owned by Atikha (30%) and the Coco Natur OFW and Producers Cooperative (70%).
Overseas Filipinos
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  • Overseas Filipino resources are mobilized for community development.
  • Various business modes are promoted and investments from the hard-earned income of overseas Filipinos are encouraged and generated.



Coconut Farmers and Women
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  • Coconut farmers and their families earn more by selling processed coconut products instead of just raw materials.
  • Coconuts of farmers are purchased by Coco Natur at a higher price.
  • Equal opportunities are provided to women
  • Skills are enhanced and upgraded through continuous livelihood training programs.


Community
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  • Jobs and economic opportunities are created.
  • Health benefits are derived from using natural products without harmful chemicals.
  • Community benefits from ecotourism by showcasing its coconut enterprises.


Enviroment
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  • Traditional formulation of products (without harmful and hazardous ingredients) is used.
  • Recyclable and reusable materials are used.
  • Waste materials are processed into valuable products.
  • Old trees are replaced with genetically superior breed of coconut trees.
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