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Catastrophic flooding in Democratic Republic of Congo has severely impacted coffee growing cooperatives. Use discount code CONGO (save 10% + give 10%)
Grounds for Change Coffee
Final Day Tomorrow
Congo Flood Relief:
Save 10% + Give 10%
Unprecedented Flash Flooding and Landslides
For the last several years, we have roasted a delightful natural process coffee from Muungano Cooperative, located on the shores of Lake Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The cooperative has over 4,000 members (split equally between women and men) across 16 sectors, is Fair Trade and Organic certified, and has a Board of Directors composed of 3 women and 4 men. Gender justice is a principal focus of the members, as is integrating farmers from different ethnic groups into the operation. The word "muungano" means "togetherness" in the Swahili language.
This month, catastrophic flash flooding and subsequent landslides have caused hundreds of confirmed deaths in the immediate area (with thousands still missing) and over 100,000 people in the region have been displaced. Many news outlets have reported on the tragedy but these types of events do not frequently make national headlines.
Grounds for Change has already made a cash donation to a targeted fundraising effort for the impactedcommunities but we are now working with you, our loyal customers, to support them even more. Tomorrow is the last day that we are offering discount codeCONGO that saves you 10% on all coffees (including the Muungano Natural) AND will generate a 10% donation back to the communities from every order. Discount code valid through end-of-day tomorrow, May 31st.
Photos courtesy of Daniel Habamungu of Muungano Cooperative
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Thank you for supporting coffee farming communities in DRC!
Attention to the social, environmental and financial impacts of conducting business forms the foundation of Grounds for Change. Out of this concern grows premium quality, great service and passion for our trade. The result is a truly exceptional cup of coffee. Every single bean we roast is fair trade certified, organic certified and carbon-free certified, which means the possibility of a real livelihood for coffee growers, a breath of fresh air for the planet and zero net carbon emissions from crop to cup.
We are passionate about operating as a green business and have received a Washington award for Outstanding Achievement in Sustainability. Each year, our donations help support tree planting efforts, advocate for migratory songbirds impacted by coffee cultivation, restore salmon habitat, and support collectives of coffee producing women and their families in Peru.
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Attention to the social, environmental and financial impacts of conducting business forms the foundation of Grounds for Change. Out of this concern grows premium quality, great service and passion for our trade. The result is a truly exceptional cup of coffee. Every single bean we roast is fair trade certified, organic certified and carbon-free certified, which means the possibility of a real livelihood for coffee growers, a breath of fresh air for the planet and zero net carbon emissions from crop to cup.
