Our commitment to purchasing coffee based on quality allows The Coffee Gardens to offer higher prices to their registered farmers in Uganda year after year, driving farmer loyalty and strengthening the group.
Origin: Uganda, Mt. Elgon
Timeline: 2019-2024
Partner orgs: Rabo Foundation, Marie Stopes International, Solidaridad, Vi Agroforestry, LSE, World Agroforestry Centre
FOR THE 2022/23 SEASON
- • 564 registered farmers, 22% women
- • 25% increase in active farmers.
- • 55% increase in income for farmers.
- • 51% increase in coffee delivered.
- • 582 farmers trained on GAPs, including 125 women and 280 youth participants.
- • 7 model farmers received farm tool kits.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Coffee Gardens was established in 2017 with the goal of producing specialty coffee in an ethical way, offering a transparent and direct link between coffee farmers and coffee consumers. At the heart of their business model is the concept of the triple-bottom-line, where economic, social, and environmental goals are equally valued and prioritised. A healthy environment and motivated producers are crucial to producing and maintaining quality in coffee. Conversely, environmental degradation and farmer vulnerability are a threat to our future.
