The Coffee Trust

The Coffee Trust Building stronger futures in Guatemala’s coffee communities through locally led development.

06/17/2026

It’s easy to take a morning cup of coffee for granted, but glimpses like this one remind us of the immense human effort behind every single bean.

Here you see Juana Cedillo washing depulped beans, taking meticulous care to filter out imperfections and debris. Women farmers manage some of the most detail-oriented stages of coffee processing, like this hand-sorting, which directly determines the final quality and value of the crop.

We believe women have a vital role in building a more equitable future. Your donation helps fund community-led health, education, and economic programs.

To donate, visit www.thecoffeetrust.org/donate.

The future of the coffee industry is growing right alongside the next generation. As we observe Children’s Day in the U....
06/14/2026

The future of the coffee industry is growing right alongside the next generation.

As we observe Children’s Day in the U.S. this June 14, we are reflecting on what it truly means to cultivate a sustainable future for coffee-farming communities.

It’s about ensuring the next generation has access to quality education, resilient land, and diverse opportunities. When we support farmers, provide youth scholarships, and establish pathways for women, we are helping to make better lives for their children.

Today we honor the families who work to pass down an enduring legacy, and we recommit to building a world where every child can thrive.

Behind every delicious cup of coffee are days of meticulous care under the sun. In these photos, you can see the vital p...
06/12/2026

Behind every delicious cup of coffee are days of meticulous care under the sun.

In these photos, you can see the vital post-harvest sun-drying stage in action. Many farmers still use traditional long-handled wooden rakes. They must continuously turn and spread beans multiple times a day for up to two weeks.

It takes dedication, patience, and expertise to manage a harvest from shrub to standard. Let’s celebrate the incredible farmers whose hard work makes our morning brew possible!

The data is clear: women make up nearly 40% of the global agricultural workforce, yet structural gaps in land ownership,...
06/11/2026

The data is clear: women make up nearly 40% of the global agricultural workforce, yet structural gaps in land ownership, credit access, and training limit their earning power.

The United Nations has declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer.

At The Coffee Trust, we work alongside women farmers to help build community resilience. From women-led microcredit savings groups to organic farming education, providing women with direct resources creates immediate, measurable growth for entire families.

True sustainability requires investing in the people who do the work. To invest with us, visit www.thecoffeetrust.org/donate

World Bee Day might be in May, but supporting biodiversity and steady income is a year-round job. 🐝Bees play a vital rol...
06/09/2026

World Bee Day might be in May, but supporting biodiversity and steady income is a year-round job. 🐝

Bees play a vital role for farmers in Guatemala’s Chajulense region for two reasons: as pollinators and as honey producers.

In addition to working with Asociación Chajulense on fair-trade coffee production, The Coffee Trust partners with CopiChajulense, a beekeeping cooperative that helps farmers supplement their incomes.

Learn more about our honey program at thecoffeetrust.org/honey.

In this classroom at Colegio Horizontes, big things are happening! The Coffee Trust provides scholarships for students i...
05/29/2026

In this classroom at Colegio Horizontes, big things are happening!

The Coffee Trust provides scholarships for students in Chajul, Guatemala to access education, learn about health and nutrition, and develop life skills.

We believe that the communities we work with already have the vision; we just share the resources to bring it to life.

To be a part of a student’s path toward excelencia, visit thecoffeetrust.org/donate today.



Fair Trade is more than just a label on a bag. It’s a commitment to the people who make your morning cup possible. In re...
05/27/2026

Fair Trade is more than just a label on a bag. It’s a commitment to the people who make your morning cup possible.

In regions like San Gaspar Chajul, it ensures that the skilled work of farming can sustain the families who dedicate their lives to it. It means a fair price that actually covers the cost of production, recognizing that hand-picking cherries and sorting beans is a craft that deserves a stable living.

When you choose fair trade, you’re partnering with the people behind the process.

Join us in making this possible. Donate here: thecoffeetrust.org/donate

Strong leadership doesn’t happen in a vacuum; it’s grown through connection. In 2021, The Coffee Trust brought together ...
05/25/2026

Strong leadership doesn’t happen in a vacuum; it’s grown through connection.

In 2021, The Coffee Trust brought together the shores of Lake Atitlán and the mountains of Chajul.

Veteran leaders of Asociación Chajulense de Mujeres Unidas por la Vida shared wisdom and strategy with women in San Juan la Laguna. Groups like Mujeres Trabajadoras have grown out of this partnership, cultivating a network of self-sustaining communities.

When indigenous women share their expertise, the whole region rises.

Learn more about our work with VGA here: thecoffeetrust.org/vision-guatemala

05/24/2026

In Guatemala, students spend time in learning and building the skills they need for the future.
Access to education allows children to keep growing and continue their studies, creating new opportunities for themselves and their communities.
Behind each student are families working every day to support their path forward.
When you choose to support businesses connected to these communities, you help make this possible.
We’re proud to stand alongside communities in Guatemala through Every Bean Counts®.

From the nursery to the warehouse, every bag in these photos represents years of patient work and precision. It takes th...
05/22/2026

From the nursery to the warehouse, every bag in these photos represents years of patient work and precision. It takes three years for a new plant to yield its first harvest, and then the beans must be hand-plucked one by one at the exact moment they ripen.

After being washed, fermented, and dried, the coffee rests here in 100-lb sacks called quintales. There are still several steps to go before this coffee is graded as “Oro,” or gold, and ready for its journey to roasters around the world.

At The Coffee Trust, we work with farmers in San Gaspar Chajul, Guatemala to refine agricultural practices and strengthen crops against extreme weather and crop diseases like coffee leaf rust.

Pictured here are Bill and Paula of The Coffee Trust team, with Roumaldo Perez, General Manager of Asociación Chajulense.

Learn more about our work with Asociación Chajulense at thecoffeetrust.org/coffee-project.

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