Where Hope Lies | Migration’s Impact on Coffee Communities
Green coffee, Development Aliisa Oake Green coffee, Development Aliisa Oake

Where Hope Lies | Migration’s Impact on Coffee Communities

Economic factors related to the constantly changing coffee prices and limited access to financing have impacted the coffee industry. The coffee sector has not been providing a reliable source of income and many smallholder farmers have struggled to compete in the global coffee market, which is dominated by larger producers. This has resulted in people having less of a desire to live in rural communities, leading to people migrating away from coffee-growing regions. Increased production costs combined with lack of labor has added even more pressure towards finding a solution, and quickly. 

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Empowering the People and Communities Behind the Cup
Community Tourism, Immersion, Development Aliisa Oake Community Tourism, Immersion, Development Aliisa Oake

Empowering the People and Communities Behind the Cup

De La Gente is dedicated towards their partnerships with nine coffee cooperatives in Guatemala and providing them with opportunities to expand their farms and establish a better life for their families and communities. Explore the personal stories from coffee producers and the impact of local tourism on their livelihoods. Learn how your support empowers the people and communities behind  the cup.

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