We build flourishing communities with holistic solutions, seeking to meet social, economic, and spiritual needs in the most sustainable way possible. Each Do Good project is chosen based on needs which are communicated by local leadership.
We build flourishing communities with holistic solutions, seeking to meet social, economic, and spiritual needs in the most sustainable way possible. Each Do Good project is chosen based on needs which are communicated by local leadership.
One concept we love about coffee is the community it creates. A good cup of coffee always has a great person behind it. Meet Jean, a coffee farmer and machine operator who helps cultivate the Kivu Lake and Nziza coffee you drink.
What do you do?
This is my third year working for Land of a Thusand Hills. I operate the de-pulping machine at the Kivu Lake Coffee Washing Station.
What is "de-pulping"?
De-pulping is one stage of many in the coffee process. After the cherries have been sorted and weighed they go through the repulsing machine. De-pulping takes the skin off the cherries. After de-pulping the cherries are cleaned and left to sit in a fermentation tank for 8 hours.
What do you like about working at the washing station?
My life has changed a lot. Before I started working for LTH Coffee I was very poor. It was hard for me to even provide dinner for myself. After working here I started buying coffee trees. I now sell coffee and I am able to provide food every day for my children and wife. I feel like I am a man now.
Tell us about your family.
My wife and I have 6 children. The oldest is 23, the youngest is 12. Providing for my family is very important to me.
What brings you happiness?
When I am with my family and everyone is happy, I am happy.
To Jean, thank you for your hard work and positive attitude. Your smile is contagious and brightens all those around you. To you, we raise our mug!
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