ECFF - Environment and Coffee Forest Forum

The Environment and Coffee Forest Forum (ECFF), is a local Civil Society Organization registered and licenced in Ethiopia

[ECFF - Environment and Coffee Forest Forum @ECFF_09]

Green Legacy in action!

In Konta Zone, Ameya Woreda (SWEPR), communities are voluntarily preparing planting sites for the 2026 season. After continuous engagement from our #CSMFL team, local ownership is driving real restoration.

Restored by us, for us.

#ClimateAction #ECFF

[ECFF - Environment and Coffee Forest Forum @ECFF_09]

“I was trapped. Now I have 3 bank accounts.”
Jafar’s story proves: tradition + support + courage = transformation.
#FUTURESProject #CAREEthiopia #ECFF #ODA #KYRHDO #DavidandLucilePackardFoundation
See his full journey https://t.co/lRpUg705Ao

[ECFF - Environment and Coffee Forest Forum @ECFF_09]

From 25k ETB/year → 603k ETB.
Jafar Gezahegn removed khat, added coffee, avocado, honey & veggies.
Result? A thriving farm & a community hub.

[ECFF - Environment and Coffee Forest Forum @ECFF_09]

He learned vermicompost, water harvesting & seedling management through a Climate-Smart Ag project.
Now:
✅ 5 jobs created
✅ 15+ neighbors copying him
✅ Government demo site

[ECFF - Environment and Coffee Forest Forum @ECFF_09]

From Bare Hands to Bountiful Harvest

Berehe transformed his farm with climate smart agriculture earning 65,000ETB and helping 14 others grow sustainably.

See his farm transformation:
https://t.co/QLzex47gzu

#FUTURESProject #CAREEthiopia #ECFF #ODA #KYRHDO #PackardFoundation

[ECFF - Environment and Coffee Forest Forum @ECFF_09]

He funds his children's education, owns livestock, opened his first bank account and inspires his entire community.
"The project gave me a new mindset."
This is empowerment in action.
Read how the farmer changed: https://t.co/ou8xwxk2TS

#FUTURESProject #ECFF #TransformingLives

[ECFF - Environment and Coffee Forest Forum @ECFF_09]

From 10,000 to 207,000 Birr in just a few years. 📈

Meet Fikadu Firisa, a father of seven who transformed his family's future through Climate-Smart Agriculture.
With training from the @ECFF_Ethiopia FUTURES Project, he now produces coffee, bananas, vegetables, honey & more.

[ECFF - Environment and Coffee Forest Forum @ECFF_09]

✅ Climate-smart households ✅ Reduced CO₂ through agro-ecology ✅ A new management model for YCFBR
Thanks to the EU (DeSIRA Project) and our incredible consortium partners: @HRNS_Ethiopia | @ECTA_Ethiopia | @PHE_Ethiopia | @ECFF | @JARC | @coffee_partners

[ECFF - Environment and Coffee Forest Forum @ECFF_09]

Big Steps for a Sustainable Future

On February 20, we hosted a pivotal Policy Dialogue & Research Validation Workshop in Jimma for the Yayu Coffee Forest Biosphere Reserve (YCFBR)
What we achieved:
✅Better coffee productivity & quality
✅Strengthened FFS extension approaches

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Restoring forests 🌳 Reviving livelihoods ☕Building peace 🤝
Our latest video shows the powerful results of the APPP project in #Ethiopia, with our resource partner Korea Forest Service & implementing partner @ECFF_09.
See the impact: https://t.co/b8RCgQbsSR
@gggi_hq @GGGIAfrica

[ECFF - Environment and Coffee Forest Forum @ECFF_09]

This innovation:
📍Tracks exact seed origins
👥Highlights collector groups on EBI's platform
🧪Links field data with lab results for quality seed info
Better data = stronger restoration. #SIDA #ECFF #EBI #ForestRestoration

[ECFF - Environment and Coffee Forest Forum @ECFF_09]

Advancing transparency in restoration!

ECFF & @EBI_Ethiopia are rolling out a geo-referenced system to track tree seed sources—implemented through seed collector groups under the SIDA-funded #CSMFLproject.

[ECFF - Environment and Coffee Forest Forum @ECFF_09]

This enhances our capacity for efficient, sustainable, and responsible project management.
#FUTURES #MEAL #ESS #CoffeeForests #Sustainability

[ECFF - Environment and Coffee Forest Forum @ECFF_09]

Strengthening our systems for greater impact
ECFF just concluded a 2-day training in Bishoftu to validate our MEAL & Environmental & Social Safeguards (ESS) Manual under the #FUTURES project.

[ECFF - Environment and Coffee Forest Forum @ECFF_09]

Borana-Marsabit Field Visit Recap: A powerful model for transboundary conservation & livelihood enhancement.

✅ Youth-led solar enterprise
✅ Rehabilitated "water bank" cistern
✅ New park gate & ranger outpost

Proof that investing in people protects our planet.

[ECFF - Environment and Coffee Forest Forum @ECFF_09]

From Bare Land to Green Hope

Look at the incredible transformation in Gumay Woreda, Nego-hageyo Kebele.
What was once dry and degraded land is now flourishing with greenery, thanks to dedicated Afforestation & Reforestation (A/R) efforts.
#CSMFLProject #ECFF #Biodiversity

[ECFF - Environment and Coffee Forest Forum @ECFF_09]

Transforming Research into Reality
The EU Yayu DESIRA Project hosted a Policy Dialogue in Addis Ababa, linking research to policy on poultry production & land use planning. Productive discussions explored pathways for sustainable agriculture. #PolicyDialogue #EUYayuDESIRAProject

[ECFF - Environment and Coffee Forest Forum @ECFF_09]

trainers from Ethiopia Enterprise Development and woreda government partners for their invaluable support in making this transformative program a reality, empowering these young entrepreneurs to build stronger financial futures for themselves and their families.
#NSSIDProject

[ECFF - Environment and Coffee Forest Forum @ECFF_09]

Transforming Bamboo into Opportunity
Environmental and Coffee Forest Forum (ECFF) just wrapped up an exciting 7-day hands-on training in Masha Woreda, Sheka Zone, equipping 14 young entrepreneurs with the skills to turn bamboo into high-value products.

[ECFF - Environment and Coffee Forest Forum @ECFF_09]

This intensive training has prepared the youth to establish individual or cooperative businesses, generating income and contributing to the economic development of their communities. ECFF extends its gratitude to Masha Construction & Industrial College,