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The spread of organised coffee cultivation in Ethiopia - as related by lsrael Degefa.

Coffee spread to the highland areas of Sidamo where the trees are newer. In my home area, the trees can be 65-85 years old. Trees this mature no longer produce good, flavoursome coffee but farmers have been resistant to replanting due to the perceived interruption in their income. On a side note, in response to this issue Kerchanshe now runs a range of ...

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Corporate Social Responsiblity

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As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, Kerchanshe Coffee runs several programs focused on improving women's access to education, healthcare, and clean water in coffee-growing communities. Through our NGO initiatives, we build schools and healthcare facilities, with a particular emphasis on supporting girls' education and women's health.

Community

Empowering Local Coffee Farmers

At Kerchanshe Coffee, we believe that the success of our company is deeply intertwined with the well-being of the farmers who cultivate the coffee we proudly produce and export. Our commitment to supporting local coffee farmers goes beyond a business transaction; it’s about fostering long-term partnerships that uplift entire communities.

  • Providing High-Quality Seeds and Resources
  • Training and Capacity Building
  • Fair Pricing and Transparent Practices
  • Investing in Infrastructure and Community Development
  • Strengthening the Coffee Supply Chain
Background

Community

Water and Energy Supply

  • ○   Implemented clean water supply projects, including drilling water wells and constructing supply systems at two locations. This includes the installation of solar-powered pumps and connection to water points, with a total investment of over 9 million birr.
  • ○    Installed electric supply systems in areas previously without reliable energy sources.

Community

Education Support

  • ○   Implemented clean water supply projects, including drilling water wells and constructing supply systems at two locations. This includes the installation of solar-powered pumps and connection to water points, with a total investment of over 9 million birr.
  • ○    Installed electric supply systems in areas previously without reliable energy sources.

BunaQella organization

Building school for our out growers community

Community

COVID-19 Response and Sanitation

Provided resources for hygiene and COVID-19 safety awareness, supplying sanitizers, masks, and handwash resources to over 1,500 individuals, along with training for community health workers.

Background

Humanitarian Aid for Drought Relief

Distributed maize powder, child feed, and grass for animal feed in drought-impacted zones such as Borena, East Guji, and West Guji. This effort provided critical food security, totaling over 12 million birr in relief aid.

Community

Infrastructure and Connectivity

Constructed 17 kilometers of access roads, totaling 17 million birr, facilitating movement and economic activities across communities.