SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICAL TRADE
Guardians of the Resin Forests
Ensuring long-term ecological protection for Somaliland's drylands while supporting rural harvesting livelihoods.
OUR PRINCIPLES
Ecological & Social Balance
The success of the frankincense and myrrh sector depends entirely on protecting trees and supporting harvesters.
Aftal Maydi is committed to promoting sustainable tapping methods, avoiding overharvesting, supporting fair payment practices, and improving supply chain transparency. We believe that protecting the natural heritage of Somaliland is the only way to build a resilient and reliable B2B supply chain for global markets.
By establishing strong, direct relationships with rural harvesting communities in Togdheer, we ensure that the value created by these premium materials benefits the people who gather them.
Sustaining the Source
We aim to strengthen quality control, worker welfare, environmental protection, and documentation systems so that customers purchase with absolute confidence and local communities thrive.
THREE PILLARS
Sourcing Responsibly
How we balance ecological health, social responsibility, and commercial quality.
Ecological Conservation
We support responsible tapping practices that protect resin-producing trees. This includes avoiding overharvesting, respecting natural dormancy periods, and safeguarding Somaliland's drylands for future generations.
Fair Harvester Trade
We engage fairly with rural suppliers and harvesters. Sourcing directly ensures that communities receive transparent payments, fostering long-term local economic development and worker welfare.
Supply Chain Traceability
We work to establish clear, documented paths from tree collection areas to packed export cargo. Traceability builds trust and ensures buyers receive authentic, unadulterated raw materials.
Sourcing Hub: Burco
Burco is the capital of the Togdheer region, serving as the central trade gateway for dryland forest products in central Somaliland.
Our sourcing team in Burco coordinates with harvesting families across Togdheer, grading materials in clean warehouses and ensuring safe storage before export.
THE FUTURE
Strategic Priorities
Expanding the scope of ethical natural exports from Somaliland.