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We help indigenous coffee farmers improve their agricultural practices, diversify their incomes, and raise healthy families.

We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit on a mission to help indigenous coffee farmers improve their agricultural practices, diversify their incomes, and raise healthy families.

We collaborate with participants to design projects that lead toward self-management—the ultimate goal is for our partner organizations to take full responsibility for their projects and to become their own advocates.

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Women in the Lake Atitlán region are breaking barriers with the help of @vision_guatemala. They are providing more than just loans- they are helping families. Visión Guatemala empowers women by supporting their entrepreneurial initiativ

We're honored to be a part of The NCA Coffee Gives Back Charity Showcase! This Showcase is an online resource highlighting the work of various charities dedicated to supporting the coffee community at origin. Thank you for your continued support! 🫶

We had an amazing time at the Specialty Coffee Expo in Portland last weekend! What a treat to see so many friends and partners new and old. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth! #CoffeeExpo2023

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✨New Possibilities✨
On our most recent trip to Guatemala, we met with leaders and members of a Microcredit Association in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala - Fraternidad de Presbyterales Mayas.
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Fraternidad has a well-established self-management style prog

We've mentioned that the Chajulense Women's Microcredit Association has expanded by creating a new Cooperative group. Here's a little more background on the restructuring:

ACMUV has been the successful Chajulense Women’s Microcredit Associati

Bill & Paula had a great visit to @limitless_horizons_ixil Colegio Horizontes to check in with students as they neared the end of their first trimester of the school year! Students are now enjoying Semana Santa (Holy Week) vacation. Can't wait to

Will we see you in Portland in a few weeks? Our team is headed to the Specialty Coffee Expo, April 21-23. We'll be exhibiting at Booth #842, please stop by!

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#CoffeeExpo2023 #coffeeevent #coffeetradeshow #specialty

We are so grateful for the roasters who already participate in the Penny-A-Pound program! Special thanks to @javajoessantafe, @trifecta_coffee_company, and @thecofx for supporting The Coffee Trust through our Penny-a-Pound program (in collaboration w

We have a small but mighty team that lives all over the country (and world!), from Guatemala to Portland and from New Mexico to Vermont. That means we often meet remotely. But it's always a treat when we can get together in person!

Marina, our Rese

ACMUV’s Annual Assembly took place on International Women’s Day this year! They gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the year, share annual reports, and elect new members to the board.
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#womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #in