The children go to school, play outside, help work around the house or in the fields, and have the most endearing smiles. Yet, they still yearn for things that will improve their quality of life. This spring, after years of hard work by the village residents, and with donations from Frontier, the citizens of Tamborapa were able to turn on electric lights for the first time. The electricity has truly revolutionized life in the village. After the inaugural ceremony where the people of Tamborapa recognized Frontier for its contribution, Rick and I were approached by a large group of children with bright eyes and wide smiles.
Organic coffee is better for both the environment and the coffee farmers.
It keeps chemicals out of the soil, water, and air, preserves bio-diversity, and protects forests and wildlife. In this photo, you can see an example of how farmers grow coffee organic-ally. These coffee trees are grown under a tall canopy of leguminous shade trees that are native to the area. Coffee naturally likes to grow in the shade. They eliminate the need for synthetic fertilizers.