Community Coffee Shop for Better Livelihoods

WHY IT MATTERS

Our community is experiencing a strong and growing demand for coffee, with many families drinking instant coffee daily and often consuming multiple packets each day. While coffee is already a regular part of daily life, most available options are low quality and rely heavily on processed instant products.

If this is addressed, families will have access to a cleaner, higher-quality coffee option that can be produced and served locally. This will reduce reliance on instant coffee, improve daily consumption choices, and create new opportunities for local income generation. Youth who remain in the village without continuing education will also have a practical place to learn work skills and earn income while supporting their families.

To respond to this need, our church has started a small coffee shop using basic equipment such as a fridge and sink, along with simple serving methods including reusing plastic bottles. Our church will continue to develop this space by improving basic facilities such as seating, equipment, an ice machine, and service tools so that it can serve the community more effectively. We also want to use this space as a practical employment opportunity for young people, helping them gain experience in service, responsibility, and small business operations while contributing to their household income.