Colombia
''Sowing seeds of hope to re-establish coffee production in Serrania del Perija''.
Due to violence in the project region, many producers and their families left their land. Now, this violence has stopped and producers are returning to find their property destroyed and their coffee over-grown with weeds. In partnership with the Directorate General of International Corporation of the Dutch government, the Federación Naciónal de Cafetalejos de Colombia (FNC) and various local partners, the DE Foundation is implementing a project to assist those local coffee producers.
Focus of the project
Helping producers return to their land to re-build their farms and social structures.
Activities
Started in October 2009
Results
Not available
Partners
FNC: www.cafedecolombia.com
DGIS: www.minbuza.nl/en
Solidaridad: www.solidaridad.nl
La gobernación del César: www.gobcesar.gov.com
Contact information
Adriana Mejia Cuartas: adrianamejiacuartas@gmail.com
Sebastián Giraldo Naranjo: sebastian.giraldo@cafedecolombia.com
Map of the region
Project details
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Serranía del Perijá |
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| Location |
Serranía de Perijá North-East of Colombia |
| Products |
High grown semi-washed Arabica |
| Duration |
2009 –2012 |
| Elevation |
- |
| Project farms |
- |
| Average farm size |
600 farms |
Results so far
- Start of the project
Our methods and philosophy
The DE Foundation works to further sustainability in mainstream coffee and tea, working in particular with small-scale producers. In 3-5 years projects we work to improve the quality of their produce, support the implementation of sustainable practices and create market access with better prices.
About DE Foundation
The DE Foundation was established by Sara Lee in 2002 as an independent foundation.The Board comprises of 5 members, all of whom have a passion for sustainability.