Showing posts with label Coconut Oil. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Coconut Oil. Show all posts

Monday, September 21, 2026

How Coconut Oil Is Creating New Livelihoods for Coastal Communities

In Raja Ampat’s Solol Village, residents are transforming abundant coconuts into natural coconut oil, opening new possibilities for the community.

Virgin Coconut Oil Storaging

Across Southeast Asia, the coconut is more than a tropical crop. In the Philippines, it is often called the “Tree of Life” for the many ways its fruit, husk, shell, leaves, and trunk can be used, reflecting the important role coconut has long played in the food, livelihoods, and everyday traditions of coastal communities across the region.