Social Projects
GIMA 2021: Supporting vulnerable children through Digital Inclusion
GIMA (The Intercity Games for the Environment) is a social and environmental project envisioned by farmer Flavia Lancha de Oliveira. WHAT IS GIMA? Since 2008, GIMA has taken place at Bom Jesus farm. The project was created to promote social responsibility and environmental awareness for young generations. Once a year, around 1,000 5th grade children…
Read MoreIntroducing: Pedro Gabarra
Farms: Santo Antonio, Vertentes & Pinhal Province: Campo das Vertentes, Minas Gerais Certifications: UTZ; Rainforest; 4C; BSCA; AAA Nespresso FARMS: Santo Antonio farm was inherited by the Gabarra family in 1994, and Pinhal was acquired in 1997. Together they total an area of 1286Ha, at an altitude of 905 to 1180 meters. FARMER BACKGROUND: Pedro…
Read MoreGIMA 2020: digital inclusion to vulnerable kids in Brazil
If you’ve been following Minas Hill you probably heard about GIMA (Intermunicipal Games for the Environment). We have supported this social project for many years now, thanks to the strong partnership we have with Labareda / Bom Jesus farms and the Oliveira family. The first edition of the event was back in 2008. Flavia Lancha…
Read MoreFemale farmer spotlight: Andresa
“Hello my name is Andressa, I live in Campanha, Minas Gerais Estate. I work together with my mother Marcia at the Nossa Senhora Aparecida farm. My mother started working with her parents by the age of 9. Back then, they were having a lot of difficulties because they were a big family, with many children.…
Read MoreFlowers in Action – Time to value the women in coffee
A project created by women, supported by women and focused in women It is time to recognise the contributions of women to the coffee chain and support their continued growth. With that in mind, we’ve partnered with our long-time suppliers from APAS (Alto da Serra Producers’ Association) to support a project that creates better opportunities…
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