This year we launched a project that went beyond coffee—it was about health, dignity, and access. The School That Coffee Built partnered with local organizations to bring essential healthcare directly to coffee-growing families in San Martín Jilotepeque, Chimaltenango, Guatemala. Why...
The first phase of the Zykuta School involved two classrooms that underwent renovations, and new bathroom installation. However, since the outset of the project, a major issue that needed to be addressed was that for many students, their only meal in a day came from the school. With this in mind, creating a sustainable food source through a chicken coop, garden and improving the safety of the surrounding area became paramount.
This project was focused on improving the infrastructure of an existing school in the community, with the goals of increasing enrollment and creating a better environment
Welcome to the Sierra Nevada Region of Colombia. Our next school project is within the indigenous community of Jewrwa serving 90 students. This rural community has limited access along with a heavy rainy season which caused serious problems with the infrastructure of the school.
Within the Diamente Verde Community 90% of residents earn their income from agricultural activities, with coffee being the main crop. The average altitude is 1394 meters which is prime for growing Arabica coffee. With the labor of love that goes...
