The Solidaridad Bulletin - June 2024
This June, our biggest news is the launch of Grounds for Sharing - A study of value distribution in the coffee industry, a unique report that reveals who’s making money in coffee. It’s hoped that the information stimulates reflection and action in how we ensure that every actor in the supply chain has enough.
Read below for the rest of the news from across the Solidaridad Network.
RESEARCH REVEALS ECONOMIC MODEL OF COFFFE NOT VIABLE
New research commissioned by the Global Coffee Platform, IDH and Solidaridad finds that though there is enough value for everyone to make a profit in the coffee supply chain, this profit rarely reaches farmers.
"The study found that the economic model for smaller family farms is not including one of the main costs: family labor. Without a proper valuation of family labor, it is near impossible to fully reward farmers for their coffee."
- Andrea Olivar, Strategy Director Solidaridad Latin America
‘Grounds for Sharing - A study of value distribution in the coffee industry’ is an invitation to coffee companies to explore options for alternative value distribution that contributes to higher farmer income.
Ranchers in Brazil, like Alaion Costa and Cleuto Prates, are making the move to rotational grazing to reduce their impact on the environment and improve their income. See how these practices through the Amazonia Connect programme are changing the face of farming in the Amazon.
"Women in small-scale mining communities are a driving force for development. Yet, they often face barriers. This partnership is a monumental step towards economic independence and gender equality."
- Mauricio Winkelried, Mining Programme Manager at Solidaridad shares how a new initiative in Peru provides women miners with essential business skills and knowledge to create micro-enterprises.
FROM LEGISLATION TO ACTION: INSIGHTS FROM MANDATORY DUE DILIGENCE CONFERENCE
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The world is reacting to the passage of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and ongoing implementation of the EUDR. This legislation has the potential to radically change the way goods are traded, putting living income and living wages, deforestation and human rights high on the agenda for all companies.
In late April, Solidaridad hosted a conference to discuss the potential impacts of the legislation and ensure that they result in benefits for small-scale producers.
ASSESSING RESPONSIBLE PURCHASING PRACTICES
There is a consensus among companies, civil society organizations, trade unions, and public authorities that suboptimal purchasing practices can contribute to adverse human rights impacts in global supply chains. This paper looks into efforts in the textile and garment sector over the past decade to address these challenges.
LEVERAGING SOCIAL CAPITAL FOR COOPERATIVE FARMING
Northern Farm in Diepsloot, South Africa, is a beacon of community development rooted in cooperative agriculture. Set on 38 hectares, the farm’s residents work together, share resources and cultivate the land. This not only boosts productivity but also fosters a sense of ownership and community.
#ICYMI: SOLIDARIDAD’S 2023 ANNUAL REPORT IS OUT
2023 was a busy year with much to celebrate, learn and share. See how we extended support to over 1.2 million small-scale farmers and 75,308 workers and miners across 39 countries.
This documentary highlights the impact of the Boosting Agriculture and Food Security Programme?implemented by Solidaridad West Africa, the Cotton Tree Foundation and partners in Sierra Leone?with funding from the European Union Delegation in Sierra Leone. Solidaridad and partners trained and supported 7,818 smallholder farmers across 12 districts to improve agricultural practices. Extension services introduced improved varieties of cashew, coffee, and cocoa across a total of 5,182 hectares, and over 200 Farmer Field Schools were established across Sierra Leone to educate farmers on farm management practices.?