MICRO-CREDITS FOR WOMEN SMALLHOLDER COFFEE PRODUCERS

In recent years, access to financing for working capital has decreased and the effort that small producers have made to maintain their plantations and guarantee food for their families becomes increasingly difficult. This micro-credits project seeks to guarantee resources and financial products adjusted to the current capacity and situation, more commercialization at fair prices, including training for greater productivity on farms, directly benefiting 30 women smallholder coffeepreneurs in Jinotega, Nicaragua.

ALDEA CERTIFICATION AS A PILOT MODEL WITH RURAL YOUTH

The overall objective of this project is to develop a unified, economically feasible model for certification = ALDEA Certification model, led by a network of 30 youngsters, all sons and daughters of coffee entrepreneurs and members of Aldea Global Cooperative. This will be a new, low cost model for certification that can be replicated in any other Latin American country.

EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY EMPOWERING YOUTH

The overarching goal of this project is to promote quality education and long-term opportunities for 159 youngsters and children in the El Platanillo community in San Marcos, Guatemala. By graduating more youngsters with a good education level and by promoting the use of technological devices, increased access to matching job opportunities is stimulated.

PROMOTION OF AND EDUCATION FOR HEALTHY SCHOOL CHILDREN

The overall objective of this project is to improve the quality of life of 220 students in Erandique, Lempira, Honduras. This through education, school kits, food kits, as well as implementing educational and corrective actions in hygienic habits, de-parasitizing and the provision of vitamin supplements.

BACHELORS IN COFFEE ∙ FOLLOW-UP PROJECT

At the Las Flores Coffee School in Santa Rosa, Guatemala, 5 students are trained to graduate with a Coffee High School diploma and to become agents of economic and social development. Leadership and entrepreneurial training, with respect for spirituality and cultural identity are key pillars in the curriculum.  

HEALTHY LIVING AND A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR THE COFFEE COMMUNITY

The overall objective of this project is to improve the quality of life of 50 coffee producing families in Honduras through the development of local capacities for healthy homes and healthy families. Through a ‘Healthy Family Plan’ and training, knowledge and skills are developed for a healthier behavior and self-health family care.

PROVIDING HEALTHY HOME KITS TO RURAL FAMILIES

The overall objective of this project is the sustainable development of the El Conacaste community through the provision of housing solutions, educational trainings, and partnership with the COCODE, strengthening the capacity for the successful implementation of future community projects.

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