About Shea...
The shea tree (vitellaria paradoxa), also known as karité in French, is a tree species native only to the central belt of Africa, growing in approximately 20 countries between Guinea in the west as far as Uganda to the east (other countries include Mali, Senegal, Ghana, and Burkina Faso).
About Star Shea...
The Star Shea Network is a federation of rural women’s groups in northern Ghana that specialize in the age-old tradition of harvesting and processing all-natural shea nuts and butter. This region of Ghana is also the poorest in the country.
The Star Shea Network is supported by
News
183 Tons of Shea Nuts Sold in 2011!
This year, the Star Shea Network’s (SSN) women sold approximately 183 tons of shea nuts to Ghana SpeRead more...
Check out The Economist article on the Star Shea Network!
Smartphones in Africa: Nuts and bits In late September, 9 international journalists visited PlaNe
Star Shea Network Receives First International Order of Shea Butter!
The Star Shea Network recently had its first international order of shea butter! The order of 16 metRead more...
