Women in Coffee: Strengthening Economic and Social Participation in Central America
In Honduras and Guatemala, women coffee farmers are gaining the skills and confidence they need to actively participate in economic and social decision-making.
In Honduras and Guatemala, women coffee farmers are gaining the skills and confidence they need to actively participate in economic and social decision-making.
Across coffee-growing communities in Guatemala and Honduras, more farmers are growing vegetables at home, right in their backyards. Through a TechnoServe project that supports smallholder families with seed kits and practical training, hundreds are starting and maintaining kitchen gardens that adapt to local microclimates, improve nutrition, and lower household food costs.
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.
Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and opportunity in the lives of our clients around the world.
Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and opportunity in the lives of our clients around the world.
Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world.
In this blog post, we explore the causes and effects of world hunger, as well as how we can stop it. Learn more about the impact of poverty, climate change, conflict, and economic factors on food security and find out how targeted interventions can help reduce world hunger and malnutrition.
Discover how two women in Honduras are maximizing opportunities in the coffee industry through their innovative coffee brand and their participation in the MOCCA project. Learn how RGC Coffee and Café Ventura are empowering women in the production chain through the Las Flores del Café initiative.
This International Women's Day, look at some real-world examples of what can happen when women can realize their full potential through economic empowerment.
Maria increased productivity through better farm practices. Now she has access to formal markets and gets better prices. With a better income, Maria plants more beans and has diversified her crops.