What if coffee farmers in Zimbabwe could process their beans in less time with less effort? Would this increase the quality of their product and, thereby, their income? Thanks to partnerships with TechnoServe and Nespresso, a group of farmers is finding out.
As 2024 draws to a close, let’s take a moment to celebrate the milestone moments that you helped make possible through your support. Thanks to you, our work has made a real, tangible difference in millions of lives. 1. As TechnoServe’s Coffee Alliance for Excellence…
In Rwanda, coffee is a primary export product, with nearly 22,000 metric tons of coffee exported each year from nearly 300 coffee washing stations (CWS) and more than 400,000 coffee farmers.
Our photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This month, we’re showcasing the journey of farmers as they navigate each stage of the farming cycle, from planting to harvest and beyond.
Discover how regenerative coffee farming is transforming Guatemala’s coffee industry through TechnoServe’s CaféTec program. With sustainable techniques like Top Working, smallholder farmers can boost coffee yields, improve soil health, and strengthen resilience to climate change—all without disrupting production. Learn how these practices are helping Guatemala’s coffee sector thrive in the context of environmental challenges and economic pressures.
In Ethiopia’s remote coffee-growing regions, a remarkable transformation is underway. When TechnoServe began its coffee work here in 2011, only 4% of coffee farmers in its training programs were women—despite women performing crucial roles in coffee production. Through innovative training approaches and…
The case study highlights impactful strategies for achieving gender equality in coffee production
Burundi, nicknamed the heart of Africa, produces mainly Arabica coffee, which is known for its bright acidity, rich fruit notes, and well-balanced body. In 2022, the nation exported $31.1M of coffee, making this an important cash crop…
Empowering women is one of the most effective ways to fight poverty. However, in agricultural supply chains like coffee, women face significant cultural and structural barriers. They often lack access to critical resources such as land, finance, and education—key tools for participating fully in the economy and contributing…
The additional time must be used to ensure that the EU Deforestation Regulations "benefit both the planet and smallholder livelihoods."
