* Raising, stabilizing incomes of small-scale farmers by paying (much higher than) fair trade prices.
* Developing long-term relationships with farmers where we support their growth.
* Providing affordable credit. This is probably the most important thing we do.
* Equitably distributing economic gains. We return 100% of proceeds from coffee sales to farmer producers through a comprehensive approach to improve their business. Numerous Examples
* Managing the entire supply chain: it's a lot of work to do EVERYTHING, but it was out of necessity. No middlemen means more goes back to Haiti. When the National Platform is ready, it makes sense for them to take over coffee exporting from Haiti.
* Increasing the commercial capacities of producer groups. Case Study:
domestic coffee roastery
* Promoting labor rights and the right of workers to organize. Case Study: PNPCH
* Connecting consumers and producers. We have a long-standing offer to take roasters & other consumers with us to Haiti (we can't pay for your trip, but you're welcome to travel alongside of us). You'll contact us and say, "Hey, I want to go on a trip to Haiti with you - what do I do next?"
* We are tireless in our efforts to increase consumer awareness and engagement with issues affecting producers through our website, press releases, e-news, public speaking, and our work.
* We are actively seeking external monitoring, auditing, and certification of our practices by independent third-parties -- if you know of a kind-hearted (low or no cost) accountant in the Madison Wisconsin area, send him/her our way. Tell him/her we're well organized, have great records & won't be tons of work.
Equator Coffees & Teas: Brooke McDonnell and Helen Russell have been tireless in their donations, advice, and guidance. We thank these women who believe in our work and cherish them deeply.
Inter-American Bank of Development - collaborates with Singing Rooster by providing funding and guidance for our work in the Marigot coffee sector. Our collaboration.
Solidarité-Haïti - a Canadian-based nonprofit collaborates with Singing Rooster by helping to establish coffee seedling nurseries and other economic development activities that support the Marigot community.
CRS - Catholic Relief Services is working with Singing Rooster to help redevelop coffee in the Beaumont region. We discuss issues, share resources, and help farmers make long-term connections.
The French organization, InterAide, has been an invaluable partner with the Rooster & coffee farmers in the Artibonite area.
Noulacoop - a Canadian based organization works side by side with the Rooster to help build solidarity among farmers.
Root Capital - is a nonprofit social investment fund that grows rural prosperity in poor, environmentally vulnerable places by lending capital. They also work with the Rooster to deliver financial training to select farmer co-ops, and they help to create market connections for coffee farmers.
Haiti Help Med - of Orlando improves the quality of Haitian people living in the back country of Miragoane and Paillant, Haiti. We're collaborating with Dr. Ralph Gousse on helping to redevelop the coffee sector.
The HaitiProject.org has raised over $28,000 in 3 years just by selling Singing Rooster's coffee. We've helped other nonprofits to raise thousands for their own work in Haiti.
Colorado
Haiti Project
- a non-profit
founded
in 1989
to extend
aid to
the poorest
of the
poor in
a rural
area called
Petit Trou
de Nippes,
about 80
miles west
of Port-au-Prince.
Help
the Aged
- Canadian-based
agency
dedicated
to improving
the quality
of life
of the
elderly
poor, supporting
their independence
and inclusion,
and providing
services
and programs
to relieve
distress,
poverty
and sickness.
We're partnering with St. Charles Borromeo Church in Arlington VA to provide preharvest financing to a farmer cooperative near Les Cayes. The Rooster's growing popularity prevents us from pre-financing all groups. St. Charles Borromeo stepped in because they've been working with 5 sister communities near Les Cayes for years.
BJ Transport of Afton Minnesota was instrumental in moving our coffee from Florida to Wisconsin quickly and for awesome prices. Thanks for storing the beans while our facility was in preparation.
