Zukuka Bora Coffee – JCEN Foundation

Zukuka Bora Coffee is a social impact business focused on introducing new farming cultivation technology and techniques to improve crop yields.

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The Need

Economic Fairness:
Farmers receive low prices due to poor quality control and reliance on intermediaries, leading to economic instability.

Quality Improvement:
There is a need for training in proper coffee cultivation and processing to produce high-quality specialty coffee.

Community Services:
Access to essential services such as healthcare, education, and financial support is limited, hindering community development.

The Opportunity

Direct Trade Benefits:
The elimination of middlemen ensures that a greater share of the profits goes directly to the farmers.

Quality Differentiation:
By focusing on high-quality Arabica coffee, Zukuka Bora can tap into the premium specialty coffee market.

Sustainable Economic Growth:
By focusing on both agricultural development and community services, there is potential to create a sustainable economic ecosystem that benefits everyone in the community.

How We Engage

Direct Trade Relationships:
Zukuka Bora Coffee helps to connect farmers directly with specialty buyers, allowing them to obtain fair prices for their coffee, improving their economic stability and incentivizing quality production.

Comprehensive Agricultural Training:
Zukuka Bora Coffee offers extensive training to farmers on best practices in coffee cultivation, including proper spacing of coffee trees and correct harvesting procedures, to improve yield and quality.

Community Support Programs:
Zukuka Bora Coffee collaborates with JENGA Uganda to deliver healthcare training, education sponsorship, and community savings groups, addressing broader community needs.

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