Each month since 2020, we have collected donations for different charitable causes. Our initial goal was to highlight organizations focused on education and the fight against racism. The specialty coffee industry, and society as a whole, has much to address regarding this long-standing issue. A way to start is to contribute to groups who are knowledgeable about action. They teach those around them to unlearn racism. Since beginning this initiative, we have branched out to non-profits supporting marginalized communities.
For the month of October, we will be collecting for The Coffee Trust. This will continue until the last day of the month.
The Coffee Trust helps indigenous coffee farmers improve their agricultural practices, diversify their incomes, and raise healthy families. They provide the frameworks to discover, implement, and share solutions.
To donate, you can select the amount you wish to contribute as an add-on for your product purchases. Acaia will publicly provide proof of donations when they are sent to the organization.
In their own words:
"We collaborate with participants to design projects that lead toward self-management—the ultimate goal is for our partner organizations to take full responsibility for their projects and to become their own advocates."