Run Across Congo

Partnering for gender equality and a sustainable and just specialty coffee industry in the Eastern DRC

[Higher Grounds Coffee @highergroundstc]

Farmers risked their lives crossing Lake Kivu to smuggle #coffee into Rwanda trying to earn money or barter. Thousands died trying to make this voyage. @thepoluscenter @ConcordiaSummit @GPatState @EasternCongo @StateDeptPM #P3Impact #FinalistFriday #makecoffeematter

[Higher Grounds Coffee @highergroundstc]

"A5: We combine technical assistance to ensure farmers can care for their craft and their community with cross-sectoral collaborations that span the globe; placing the voice and needs of the communities we serve at the core of our work. #P3Impact #SharedImpact

[Higher Grounds Coffee @highergroundstc]

A4: About 50,000 coffee farmers and their communities who are members of the cooperatives and growing organizations that collaborate together each year at @saveurdukivu #P3Impact

[Higher Grounds Coffee @highergroundstc]

Join our #TwitterChat at 2pm today w/ @concordiasummit @GPatState on how to #makecoffeematter in the #Congo & #P3Impact Award Finalists Follow along with #P3Impact at 2pm ET! #FinalistFriday @IBiS_Darden #SocialImpact

[Higher Grounds Coffee @highergroundstc]

A1: addressing the intersection of conflict and coffee in the #DRC by integrating victim's assistance and economic opportunity into the value chain with #collectiveimpact #P3Impact #MakeCoffeeMatter

[Dennis F. Hadrick @DennisFHadrick]

Q1: A1: LKCA represents an exemplary partnership between the Department of State, civil society, & the private sector that promotes peace & prosperity by providing support for coffee farmers injured by landmines & UXO #P3Impact #FinalistFriday @highergroundstc @thepoluscenter

[Higher Grounds Coffee @highergroundstc]

Linking #coffee with victim assistance means survivors can lead meaningful & productive lives within their communities. @thepoluscenter @ConcordiaSummit @GPatState @StateDeptPM #P3Impact #FinalistFriday #makecoffeematter #socialimpact #P3Impact

[Higher Grounds Coffee @highergroundstc]

A6: collective impact. It's more advantageous than competition. @SaveurduKivu bear fruit that never spoils as relationships built, knowledge shared, on-going partnerships support each aim for prosperous & sustainable #DRC coffee industry. #P3Impact #SharedImpact #Concordia16

[Virunga National Park @gorillacd]

We’re so excited to announce the launch of Virunga National Park’s brand new website, which we hope you will all love as much as we do! Explore the site at: https://t.co/cktmwfZCPr

[Higher Grounds Coffee @highergroundstc]

Proud to be a part of the Coffee Alliance, among top finalists for #P3Impact Awards! Together w/ the @StateDeptPM @thepoluscenter @EasternCongo @OTGglobal we’re bringing prosthetics, counseling, & care to help #DRCongo war survivors build new lives as coffee producers! @GPatState

[Virunga National Park @gorillacd]

The Virunga Alliance is working to help bring new opportunities to the 4 million people living within a day’s walk of Virunga National Park’s boundaries. This includes bringing sustainable electricity to communities. Learn more at https://t.co/64JFimIFAG

[Higher Grounds Coffee @highergroundstc]

Our own @tierrasa w/@DennisFHadrick & @IamDrQuat at @SaveurduKivu shared impact / vision of Coffee Alliance - integrating people w/ disabilities from conflict into #valuechain. 20+ prosthetics, already thx to @StateDeptPM @thepoluscenter @EasternCongo @OTGglobal #PPP @GPatState

[Saveur du Kivu @SaveurduKivu]

#saveurdukivu2018 highlight: @IFCCA1 fostering inclusive #valuechain #PPP #PartnershipforGenderEquity #makecoffeematter @GPatState @highergroundstc @USAIDEastAfrica @StateDeptPM @ELANRDC @TetraTechIntDev @thepoluscenter @OTGglobal @EasternCongo @USEmbKinshasa https://t.co/FtrsV76fwe

[Rikolto @rikolto]

Not their first win in the @saveurdukivu competition... but it's something we should never get used to. Congratz to Kawa Kabuya. Proud to be your partner in this great coffee adventure! https://t.co/nRpIEfrwmz

[On The Ground @OTGglobal]

Happening now in Room A2: #CoffeeExpo2018 “From Conflict to Coffee” - integrating victims into the value chain w/ @LuthWorldRelief @@highergroundstc @Deans_Beans @SHIFTSocial @thepoluscenter @StateDeptPM #makecoffeematter #CongoCoffee #Congo

[On The Ground @OTGglobal]

"It's rare that people take this direct involvement all the way down in their supply chain." -Dean Cyon of @Deans_Beans during panel “From Conflict to Coffee” at #coffeeexpo2018, on what makes our specialty #coffee community unique.

[On The Ground @OTGglobal]

"Taking care of the most valuable in a #community is an innovation, but it's also just a start." -@tierrasa of @highergroundstc during panel “From Conflict to Coffee” at #coffeeexpo2018, on supporting victims of #conflict in specialty #coffee regions.

[On The Ground @OTGglobal]

Happening now in Room A2: #CoffeeExpo2018 “From Conflict to Coffee” - integrating victims into the value chain w/ @LuthWorldRelief @@highergroundstc @Deans_Beans @SHIFTSocial @thepoluscenter @StateDeptPM #makecoffeematter #CongoCoffee #Congo

[On The Ground @OTGglobal]

10 of top #coffee producting countries are inpacted by landmines." Michael of @thepoluscenter at #CoffeeExpo2018 panel “From Conflict to Coffee” - integrating victims into the value chain #makecoffeematter #CongoCoffee #Congo

[Saveur du Kivu @SaveurduKivu]

#Tminus4 - #CongoCoffee is about to launch. Spread the word & join us in #Bukavu to #makecoffeematter for the #futureofcoffee & #makecoffeebetter #coffeetime @RoastMagazine @sprudge @SprudgeLive @thepoluscenter @IFCCA1 @OTGglobal @EasternCongo https://t.co/rLFLjJQdea