DE Foundation
The DE Foundation
The DE Foundation was established by Sara Lee in November 2002 as an independent foundation. The international Coffee and Tea division of Sara Lee continues to be the primary donor.
What is our goal?
The goal of the DE Foundation is to further the sustainability of mainstream coffee and tea; working in particular with small-scale producers. This is done through local projects.
More about our vision & philosophy
Where do we operate?
Our projects are situated all around the world (Africa, Latin America & Asia). There are currently 9 projects actif (seven in coffee and two in tea).
- In coffee: Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Honduras, Uganda, Vietnam , Peru
- In tea: Indonesia, Malawi
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Read more about the methodology of the DE Foundation
How many people do we reach?
Since its inception in 2002, the DE Foundation has reached over 21,000 coffee farms and over 130,000 people in communities around the world.
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.
Project
To further sustainability of mainstream coffee & tea, DE Foundation executes projects all around the globe, working in particular with small-scale producers.