LOS AMIGOS
DEL OSO PROJECT
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JMFACU
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ANEI

Peru - Del Oso

The Los Amigos Del Oso Project was set up to help conserve forests near coffee-growing areas in the Santuario Nacional Tabaconas Namballe nature sanctuary in San Iganacio. The farms within the project are located in the buffer zones of a protected natural area, where spectacled bears and other highly endangered native animals are at risk due to illegal mining and deforestation. Working with an organic methodology and certifications are cornerstones of the project, as through these standards, a culture of protection of wildlife and species in danger of extinction is encourage. This balance with nature has involved the provision of native tree species for replanting and regenerating forest areas that require it. Coffee seedlings better suited to the forest environment are also provided so that they can be planted without removing native fauna.

The Project has also been building composting warehouses, reducing the need for fertiliser to be bought. This also reduces waste as the discarded cherry flesh from processing is broken down and recycled into natural fertiliser. These benefits allow for improvements in quality, but with the least possible impact on the environment.

Ethiopia - Limu

Jimma Farmers Multi-Purpose Agricultural Cooperative Union (JFMACU) is based in Ethiopia's Jimma Zone and is part of the Oromia Regional State, whose favourable tropical climate and abundant rainfall contribute to the distinctiveness of its coffee. Founded in 2004, the union started with 14 primary cooperatives and 7,818 members. Over the years, it has expanded significantly and now consists of 212 cooperatives and 141,146 farmer members, covering over 11’000 hectares of coffee production area.

JFMACU holds various certifications including; Organic, Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade, and Café Practices, reflecting its dedication to sustainability. In addition to coffee production, JFMACU actively supports community development projects such as: constructing schools and health centres, providing clean water, and supporting educational initiatives. All these efforts aim to improve the living standards of farmers and their communities.

Colombia - Sierra Nevada

ANEI are an organisation of native agroecological producers and farmers from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the Serranía del Perijá mountain ranges. Aurora Izquierdo, the first Arhuaca native woman from Yewrwa community to study in Bogotá, founded ANEI in 1995 with the aim of organising the economy of the natives and surrounding farms. She has since developed into a leader who uses coffee to promote the cultural presence of the communities that have produced it. The implementation of eco-sustainable programs and projects in recent years has helped reclaim social, economic, and cultural rights for the communities, as well as providing food security and helping the environment through high-quality organic processing methods.