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Saveur du Kivu - DRC Coffee on the Rise
Saveur du Kivu - DRC Coffee on the Rise
Saveur du Kivu (SduK) is a celebration of the reemergence of coffee in the Democratic Republic of Congo. As the specialty coffee cupping competition and annual meeting for representatives throughout... Read more...
The Congo Comeback
The Congo Comeback
The “Congo Comeback” showcases how an inclusive, collaborative, and equitable market system translates to stronger, more resilient, and diverse value chains. Read more...
The 17 UNG Global Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainability, Part 3: Let's Put People First
A circular economic model is the vehicle required for change within the specialty coffee industry. When we operate along a continuous circle across our supply chain, we can build wealth and expertise... Read more...
farmers of Kawa Kanzururu cooperative 2018
Out of Conflict, Into Hope: the Coffee of DRC
For years, since their coffee sector was basically decimated by war, Congolese farmers, including those who are now members of the Kawa Kanzururu cooperative, were forced to smuggle their coffee across... Read more...
Introducing Kawa Kanzururu: the First Coffee of its Kind
Introducing Kawa Kanzururu: the First Coffee of its Kind
Through our exploration of Congolese coffee and relationships developed there over the past few years, we have been introduced to the farmers of Kawa Kanzururu--a young cooperative demonstrating an innovative economic... Read more...
road from Bukavu to Kiniezire, DRC
Congo Travelogue: Notes from the Road
Author's note: I traveled to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in May of this year, to participate in the third annual Saveur du Kivu and visit with Higher Grounds'... Read more...
Congo Coffee at Saveur du Kivu
Saveur du Kivu: Where Crisis Meets Opportunity in the Congo
Collaboration is power. Through Saveur du Kivu and all it represents, the specialty coffee industry in the Democratic Republic of Congo is shifting towards a brighter future. Read more...
Muungano farmer 2016
Supporting Gender Equality in Eastern Congo
"The GALS has improved the economy of so many households. The women and children are now participating in the decision-making in their household and community, and they have now joint... Read more...
Sopacdi washing station welcome, DRC
Eastern Congo: the Last Bastion of Specialty Coffee
I’ve been captured by the allure of one of the last standing bastions of potential for specialty coffee production left in the world. I write this as I travel across... Read more...
Lake Kivu, DRC
Congo Bound
As I cross the Atlantic Ocean on the beginnings of a 36-hour journey to eastern DR Congo, I struggle to find an easily digestible way to explain why I am... Read more...