The Post-Harvest Value Protection programme focuses on what happens after the fish is caught. It addresses losses, health risks, and income erosion associated with traditional fish processing methods.

The gap between catching fish and selling it profitably is where many women lose money. Fish spoils quickly in tropical heat, and traditional preservation methods work but come with serious costs, both economic and physical. Women spend hours smoking fish over open fires, while others are forced to sell immediately at whatever price is offered because they lack storage options.

By introducing cleaner smoking technologies and cold storage solutions, the programme protects both product value and the wellbeing of women who process fish daily.