When you savor a cup of coffee, have you ever stopped to think about the people behind it? The dedicated farmers who grow the coffee beans undergo many challenges to get the product into your cup. Unfortunately, in most parts of the world, education is a barrier for coffee-producing communities. The lack of access to education in places like Honduras means that children of coffee farmers little opportunity for their future. That’s why we need to make a change together. We, Educate2Envision, are working together with the specialty coffee industry to create access to education in coffee-producing communities.
Did you know that Honduras is one of the largest producers of coffee in the world? However, education rates are low in this country, which has a direct impact on the production of coffee. Educate2Envision aims to promote a change that connects the specialty coffee industry with the education of coffee farmers’ children. Our mission is to improve the lives of rural people in Honduras through access to quality education, technical training, and community development programs.
The program, designed and funded by specialty coffee businesses, is based on three pillars: scholarships for children of coffee farmers, teacher training and the implementation of educational leadership programs, and the construction or renovation of classroom infrastructure in rural schools. Educate2Envision creates bridges between coffee businesses and rural communities to ensure access to quality education for the children of coffee farmers.
At Educate2Envision, we believe that investment in education is the key to making sustainability a reality. When we provide education to the children of coffee farmers, we are also investing in the future of the coffee industry. Educated children have better opportunities and can improve the quality of life for them and their communities. Educate2Envision has already provided impact in nearly 20 coffee-growing communities. However, we are just getting started.
The Specialty Coffee industry’s investment in education is not just an act of social responsibility but also a business opportunity. High-quality coffee requires investment in education and infrastructure, and the future of coffee is threatened by a lack of attention to these critical factors. We are inviting coffee businesses, roasters, cafes, and consumers in the United States to join our efforts in supporting “Sustainable Coffee Education” by providing scholarships or “Seed to Cup” programs, where coffee businesses co-invest in education with consumers.
There is no better investment than education when it comes to the future of coffee, the people behind it, and the industry. By taking action, we can help secure the future of coffee for generations to come. Today, we urge the specialty coffee industry to join hands with us in providing education to the children of coffee farmers. Let us take this opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the community and the coffee industry as a whole. Together we can make it happen!