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To ensure the regenerative movement remains authentic, we must draw on lessons from the past. What criteria can help us distinguish genuine efforts from empty rhetoric? How do we hold organizations accountable and ensure that regenerative practices drive real, systemic change? By learning from history and acting with intention, I hope we can protect this promising movement's integrity and its potential to create a just and sustainable future.
A few weeks ago, Equal Exchange organized a virtual event in collaboration with the Panzi Hospital. We came together to talk about the disturbing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the current realities on the ground, and how the Panzi Hospital has been a beacon of light for the healing that is needed in the DRC.
It’s hard to talk about the coffee farmer organization COMSA in Honduras without talking about soil. And after visiting them in January, where they repeatedly astounded me, I wouldn’t want to be soil silent. To the contrary, I hope to share a few insights to spread my newfound soil enthusiasm.
What would you do if you had the chance to apply to the US government for a $4 million grant? Back in 2010, we had this chance, and frankly, we were on the fence. After serious deliberation, we decided to apply. As a result, for almost 15 years, we managed farmer-focused development projects, directing resources and programming to small farmer co-ops and their members, with undeniably positive results. We were poised to implement the next wave of this work until, in February this year, the US government abruptly terminated USAID awards like ours.
We took a group of food co-op partners, wholesale accounts, and consumers to visit the farmers of ASPROCAFE Ingruma, a co-op that’s bucking the norm in Colombia to grow coffee organically. These are their takeaways, in their own words.
Phil Berry, a former Equal Exchange worker-owner and long-time Interfaith and Customer Service Representative, passed away in April. Phil was a favorite of Equal Exchange customers who called and specifically asked for him. He provided great service, gave thoughtful suggestions, and in general, just cheered people up.