Eastern Congo Initiative

NESPRESSO WILL INVEST 20 MILLION USD IN DRC TO SUPPORT THE COFFEE GROWING COMMUNITY AND THE REVIVAL OF THE SPECIALTY COFFEE

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Global Environment Facility, TechnoServe, Eastern Congo Initiative, Farmer, Safe, ECI, Agriculture, Coffee, Knowledge, USAID, Minova, Female, International development, Life, Woman, GEF, IUCN, Empowerment, Democratic republic, Water, United, Instability, Self Control (Raf song), Violence

VEVEY, Switzerland, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nespresso aims to continue to support the local community and economy by investing 20 million USD spent across coffee purchases, price premiums and technical assistance, by 2026 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), helping to give coffee farmers access to the global markets. The ambition is also to help support fund raising of an additional 20 million USD to support the coffee growing communities in Kivu. This initiative is part of the unique Nespresso Reviving Origins program, founded 10 years ago, aiming to restore coffee agriculture in regions where it is under threat.

Key Points: 
  • The ambition is also to help support fund raising of an additional 20 million USD to support the coffee growing communities in Kivu.
  • This initiative is part of the unique Nespresso Reviving Origins program, founded 10 years ago, aiming to restore coffee agriculture in regions where it is under threat.
  • With the continued investment of 20 million USD in the region, as well as with the ambition to support to raise funds of another 20 million USD, Nespresso aims to continue the work to back the revival of the DRC coffee sector.
  • Finally, since 2020 Nespresso have been collaborating with an impact digital start-up to verify and trace the coffee by harnessing the power technology.

NESPRESSO WILL INVEST 20 MILLION USD IN DRC TO SUPPORT THE COFFEE GROWING COMMUNITY AND THE REVIVAL OF THE SPECIALTY COFFEE

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Global Environment Facility, TechnoServe, Eastern Congo Initiative, Farmer, Safe, ECI, Agriculture, Coffee, Knowledge, USAID, Minova, Female, International development, Life, Woman, GEF, IUCN, Empowerment, Democratic republic, Water, United, Instability, Self Control (Raf song), Violence

VEVEY, Switzerland, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nespresso aims to continue to support the local community and economy by investing 20 million USD spent across coffee purchases, price premiums and technical assistance, by 2026 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), helping to give coffee farmers access to the global markets. The ambition is also to help support fund raising of an additional 20 million USD to support the coffee growing communities in Kivu. This initiative is part of the unique Nespresso Reviving Origins program, founded 10 years ago, aiming to restore coffee agriculture in regions where it is under threat.

Key Points: 
  • The ambition is also to help support fund raising of an additional 20 million USD to support the coffee growing communities in Kivu.
  • This initiative is part of the unique Nespresso Reviving Origins program, founded 10 years ago, aiming to restore coffee agriculture in regions where it is under threat.
  • With the continued investment of 20 million USD in the region, as well as with the ambition to support to raise funds of another 20 million USD, Nespresso aims to continue the work to back the revival of the DRC coffee sector.
  • Finally, since 2020 Nespresso have been collaborating with an impact digital start-up to verify and trace the coffee by harnessing the power technology.

Eastern Congo Initiative Continues To Transform Humanitarian Aid With Acquisition Of Asili

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Geography of Africa, Ben Affleck, Eastern Congo Initiative, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Humanitarian aid, Countries, Administrative territorial entities

Asili water points and health clinics are serving 120,000 customers in eastern Congo every day, at prices they can afford, and at world-class standards of quality.

Key Points: 
  • Asili water points and health clinics are serving 120,000 customers in eastern Congo every day, at prices they can afford, and at world-class standards of quality.
  • Most importantly, Asili services are not low-quality humanitarian aid for emergencies.
  • This year, Eastern Congo Initiative is celebrating 10 years of revolutionary humanitarian leadership and advocacy for the limitless potential of the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  • Eastern Congo Initiative (ECI), a subsidiary of Alight, is the first U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Nespresso Introduces KAHAWA ya CONGO, the Newest Reviving Origins Coffee, and Commits to Helping Provide Access to Clean Water and Healthcare to Over 80,000 People in Eastern Congo by 2024

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Drinks, Food and drink, Geography of Africa, Nespresso, Eastern Congo Initiative, Coffee, Virunga, Aromas, TechnoServe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Congo River, Breakfast cereal

Nearly 95% of households in the region are experiencing financial deprivation due to healthcare challenges and 45% of households do not have access to clean water.

Key Points: 
  • Nearly 95% of households in the region are experiencing financial deprivation due to healthcare challenges and 45% of households do not have access to clean water.
  • In collaboration with Eastern Congo Initiative (ECI), TechnoServe and Olam(with Virunga Coffee Company), Nespresso is helping to provide improved access to clean water and health services, while also helping farmers grow coffee sustainably for generations to come.
  • KAHAWA ya CONGO is a rare USDA certified organic coffee that is smooth with nutty, cereal-like aromas.
  • ECI's transformative business model Asili provides clean water and world-class primary healthcare to 120,000 customers in Congo every single day.