LWR Coffee Project

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  „In Nicaragua, the project gave special assistance to PRODECOOP , a small farmers co-op, as they worked to rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Mitch. By serving coffee grown by these farmers, parishioners also help the co-op invest in farm improvements, reduce bank debt, improve nutrition, and provide administrative training for members.“

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BBC News | Hurricane Mitch | Coffee crops hit by hurricane BBC News | Hurricane Mitch | Coffee crops hit by hurricane

  „Losses of the coffee crop have been heaviest in Nicaragua, where officials estimate that 20-30% of coffee production has been lost. But up to 25% of the crop in Guatemala, the biggest producer, is at risk, while hundreds of thousands of bags of coffee have been destroyed in Costa Rica, Honduras and El Salvador. Coffee prices may rise because of the hurricaneEstimates of the damage have been hampered by the destruction of transport links, which has meant it has been impossible to reach the plantations to make an assessment. The road damage has also put the remainder of the crop at risk.“

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Coffee crisis: thanks to God and fair trade we're not starving - Fair Trade Coffee Project - Lutheran World Relief Coffee crisis: thanks to God and fair trade we're not starving - Fair Trade Coffee Project - Lutheran World Relief

  „Terri Speirs is LWR's study visit and speakers bureau manager. LWR is hosted two study visits to Nicaragua in January and February, 2004 - one especially for college and university students and faculty who are looking for a social justice service learning project.“

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BBC News | The Economy | Asian crisis boosts coffee market BBC News | The Economy | Asian crisis boosts coffee market

  „Hurricane Mitch destroyed much of Nicaragua's infrastructureCrop losses of up to 50% in Honduras and 25% in Nicaragua, however, did not effect the coffee market, says Mr. Shaw: "Mitch has no impact on the New York C-index, which is the main future market for Arabica-coffee." Julia Powell from Fairtrade said: "In terms of quantity, Mitch had no effect on the global coffee market, although it had a dramatic impact on the farmers". Her organisation buys coffee directly from small farmer co-operatives. The floods destroyed the crop, but also great parts of the infrastructure on which the coffee economy depends.“

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Fair Trade Coffee Project Resources - Lutheran World Relief Fair Trade Coffee Project Resources - Lutheran World Relief

  „Great ideas to celebrate a fair trade Christmas. Includes three delicious recipes featuring products from the LWR Coffee Project. Download a copy to reproduce and distribute in your parish.“

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  „For example, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bridgman, MI, members raised funds for relief efforts in Nicaragua in the wake of Hurricane Mitch. The Wayne County Peace Coalition in Ohio used Equal Exchange coffee as a fundraiser to help build a clinic for a sister community in El Salvador. And while they supported these special projects, these congregations also helped small farmers earn a better living and strengthen their own communities.“

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