Volcafe works to be the world's best coffee partner. With our on-the-ground presence in many coffee countries, we have carried out dozens of sustainability projects – sometimes on our own and often with partners who share our commitment to a thriving, sustainable coffee business for all.
These projects address particular needs and ambitions in coffee communities, ranging from enabling regenerative agriculture and safeguarding local ecology, to building new communal facilities or promoting gender equity.
The stories below, sortable by the pillars of our Sustainability Strategy, give insights into some of these projects. We are always open to discussing how we can partner with our customers to make an impact for coffee communities. Get in touch!
Coffee and agroforestry alliance (re)generates impact for post-conflict farmers in Colombia
ColombiaNatural corridors emerge as farmers mix coffee with native trees at their farms
Read storyReforestation project in Honduras
HondurasOne million trees are to be planted within five years, in an effort to promote agroforestry, mitigate the effects of climate change, and improve coffee farmer resilience.
Read storyUfanisi machine project
TanzaniaTanzanian cooperatives are installing eco-pulpers with the help of a no-interest loan facility
Read storyEmpowering female coffee producers
GuatemalaA project to enable female coffee producers and female entrepreneurs in Guatemala and to work towards gender equity
Read storyThe right tool for the job
PeruSimple structures solve a dilemma that often costs farmers money and time
Read storyTransforming coffee pulp to compost
Costa RicaWe're turning a waste product into something useful, and promoting circularity in the process.
Read storyMedical assistance in Guatemala
GuatemalaA mobile clinic brings healthcare to coffee workers who otherwise lack access to care.
Read storyLow-tech tool helps farmers embrace regenerative agriculture
UgandaPrinted calendars offer illustrated guidance on sustainable farming for thousands of coffee growers.
Read storyA shared vision in Tanzania
TanzaniaA programme enables men and women to realise a personal vision for their lives and farms.
Read storyColombian coffee farmers recovering from conflict
ColombiaIn a region emerging from conflict, coffee is giving people a new start.
Read storyBuilding business with Honduran coffee farmers
HondurasA shift in business strategy means more direct relations with farmers and new possibilities.
Read storyChanging landscapes in Vietnam
VietnamA new project aims to promote sustainable farming and demonstrate that farmers can positively change the coffee-growing landscape.
Read storyReforestation in Costa Rica
Costa RicaA partnership is distributing tens of thousands of native tree saplings to coffee farmers, aiding efforts to restore forests.
Read storyLa Morena: Coffee for gender equality
GuatemalaA Guatemalan project is working to close a gender gap in coffee.
Read storySchool construction in Colombia
ColombiaA new school brings safer surroundings and the chance to graduate with a special dual degree.
Read storyVolcafe and Costa Foundation to open 15th school in Vietnam
VietnamThe partners have built educational facilities for 3,600 young students.
Read storySolar dryers in Honduras
HondurasGreenhouse-like structures help indigenous communities to raise coffee quality.
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