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EMPOWERMENT BLEND

Beginnings
It started with a simple connection - empowering women in developing nations was a keystone in achieving nearly every one of the eight Millennium Goals that the United Nations had defined as critical benchmarks for the planet to attain sustainability. We often think of saving a tree, not fertilizing our lawns and otherwise conserving resources. However, women who are not valued in their societies receive no formal education, have few rights, little hope of moving beyond the traditional roles dictated for them and are often abused. Educated, women are empowered to control - or at least effect - their own destinies. They can take better care of their families, escape abuse, provide income, and raise their position in long-stagnant and oppressive patriarchies, giving them a voice in their future.

After realizing this critical link, we came across two amazing organizations working to change the status quo - The Cafe Femenino Foundation and the King County Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

The Coffee
Empowerment Blend is a direct result of the work of the Cafe Femenino Foundation, who has played a critical role in empowering women coffee growers since 2004. By organizing women coffee growers in a rapidly increasing number of developing communities around the world, they have provided unprecedented opportunities to them. In addition to the benefits to cooperative members provided by Fair Trade premiums, The Cafe Femenino Foundation also contributes a $.02/pound premium that goes directly to the women producers that, for most, represents the first income they have ever had the opportunity to earn. Imagine the sense of hope and pride this provides. Fortunately for you, this is tangible in the quality of the coffee as it is some of the best we have ever seen.

Another benefit of our coffee is felt much closer to home. While the issues faced by impoverished women coffee farmers are distinctive, they are by no means exclusive of the developing world. In rural areas of Peru, up to 70% of the women are abused and there are millions of women right here in the U.S. (and every society on earth) that face similar consequences and circumstances on a daily basis, across all spectrums of society. That is why we have dedicated a portion of the proceeds from the sale of Empowerment Blend to the King County Coalition Against Domestic Violence for their work in providing leadership on behalf of community based victim service agencies while representing the diverse interests of victims and survivors of domestic violence here in Seattle, WA.

How Much?
Buy Empowerment Blend here on our site and the Coalition receives up to $2 per bag ($1 minimum donation) and, if you are local, buy it directly from the Coalition and you double their profits per bag! A minimum of $.50 per bag is donated by all retail sales at stores that carry Empowerment Blend with additional, matching donations made by participating vendors.

As with all of our coffees, remaining net proceeds are dedicated to fulfilling our mission of promoting Global Sustainability through conservation, education and research.

With your purchase of this exceptional coffee, you'll benefit the work of all these organizations, directly impact the lives of women around the globe and show support for a new paradigm in business where success is measured not just financially, but by the size and effect of our ecological and social footprints.

Thank you for your interest. Enjoy the coffee and spread the word!

Jim Meyers
Founder
Cafe Humana