For instance: High-quality leather processing in Cameroon

Fixed prices and minimized environmental impact are the cornerstones of the partnership between the Kalkal Cooperative and several German organizations (Kalkal means “precision work” in English). The traditional leatherworking caste from northern Cameroon recruits its members from Cameroon and the bordering regions of Chad and Nigeria. Their traditional methods of production, passed down through the generations, still determine their methods and the precision of their work. No chemical substances are used during the tanning and coloring of their high-quality, leather products, which means that water pollutions requirements are easily fulfilled. All items produced are entirely hand-made. Various companies have models developed to give as exclusive gifts, for example – wallets, cases, calendar covers and visiting card cases are made in series of up to 200. The profits achieved in Germany are sent back to support the cooperative’s investment funds. Ten percent of profits remain for