Resilient Coffee Economy in Langa

Project managed by Langa Trekking Community
Langa village, Flores, Indonesia

Context

The agricultural sector is one of the most important economic sectors for Indonesia’s growth: 30% of its territory is devoted to agriculture, whether for the production of rice, sugar cane, tea, and especially coffee, Indonesia being the world’s 4th largest coffee producer. In 2016, the agricultural sector accounted for 13.1% of total GDP and provided employment for 32% of the working population. In 2018, the production of coffee and its commodities provided employment for 1.88 million Indonesians. What’s more, small-scale coffee growers owned around 96% of coffee fields. In 2021, despite the effects of the health crisis on Indonesia’s economic system and the impacts of climate change on the agricultural sector, this economic sector still accounts for over 13% of total GDP.

Économie caféière résiliente à Langa

870.00$ donated of 4,800.00$ goal

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Words From the Project Leader

Words From the Ambassador

Hélène Philion, Village Monde administrator and territorial development specialist

“Following several visits to the island of Flores, Indonesia, to support small community empowerment projects, I had the great privilege of meeting Egen, who runs the Langa Trek Community. Very involved in his community, he is currently developing a “resilient coffee economy” project in Langa. A project he has cherished for several years. Despite his young age, he demonstrates undeniable leadership that shines beyond his own.

To support Egen and the residents of Langa in this fine social economy project, we are launching a fundraising campaign to raise $4,800 for the purchase of electric roasting equipment for a unit production of 10 kg, and a manual commercial espresso machine. There will also be a barista training component for the organization’s young people.

I therefore invite you to make a donation, according to your means, thus helping to structure the operations of the social economy coffee project at Langa.”

Project Objectives

Strengthen the socio-economic well-being and resilience of coffee growers, young people and women.
Enhance tourism potential in the village with coffee-related agrotourism activities.
Generate more revenue by increasing the number of travelers and the sale value of coffee beans.

Activities :

Plan a «coffee tour» for visitors.
Barista training for young members of the association.
Purchase of a roasting machine to start roasting the beans and sell the coffee at a higher value.
In a second phase, set up a small café-restaurant to welcome travelers, increase income from the sale of various products and showcase the handicrafts of village women (Ikat fabrics).

What the Organization Is Looking For

Financing of $4800 by February 28, 2025, to cover:

The purchase of a coffee roasting machine
Th purchase of equipment to train 5 young baristas
Barista training for 5 young people

Improving the Socio-Economic Conditions of Langa Villagers through the Development of a Resilient Coffee Economy Favoring Youth Participation

Context

Économie caféière résiliente à Langa

Words From the Project Leader

Words From the Ambassador

Project Objectives

What the Organization Is Looking For

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