Chewchew Expands Community Impact with Women & Farmers First Empowerment Programme

Chewchew has launched its Women & Farmers First initiative, a long-term community empowerment programme designed to strengthen economic resilience and promote inclusive growth across rural areas in Sukhothai. The programme focuses on creating stable employment pathways for local young women and expanding income opportunities for smallholder farmers, reinforcing Chewchews commitment to socially responsible development.

Driving Social Progress Through Inclusive Employment

Empowering Local Women

The initiative prioritizes the recruitment and training of young women from surrounding communities, offering:

• Fair and stable employment within Chewchews production and quality-management operations
• Skill development workshops in food processing, packaging, and quality assurance
• Career pathways that support long-term financial independence

By creating accessible job opportunities in rural areas, Chewchew helps reduce migration pressures and ensures women can earn stable incomes close to home.

Strengthening Farmer Livelihoods

Supporting Smallholder Growers

Chewchews Women & Farmers First programme extends direct support to smallholder farmers by providing:

• Guaranteed purchase agreements to stabilize income
• Training in sustainable agriculture and post-harvest handling
• Access to modern processing infrastructure such as Chewchews Solar Dome Village

This approach enhances the reliability and value of farmers yields, enabling them to achieve higher margins and reduce economic vulnerability tied to seasonal fluctuations.

These advantages translate directly into higher-value dried fruit products and more predictable outputs for farmers.

Improving Quality of Life in Sukhothai Communities

Since its launch, the programme has contributed to:

• More stable household incomes
• Enhanced skills and employability among young women
• Stronger community cohesion through shared economic benefits
  

Chewchew aims to scale the programme across surrounding provinces, deepening its positive impact on rural livelihoods and establishing a replicable model of gender-inclusive community development.

About Chewchews Commitment to Social Sustainability

The Women & Farmers First initiative is a core component of Chewchews mission to build an ethically-driven, community-centered supply chain. By prioritizing empowerment, education, and economic opportunity, the company continues to shape a more inclusive and resilient agricultural ecosystem in Thailand.