The coffee cooperative La Florida in Peru
| „I cannot be cheated so easily any more. There is always someone willing to listen to me in the cooperative. My children have been able to attend training courses here and when we sign contracts, we now always know what our coffee is worth.“ Teófila Diaz Vasquez, coffee producer, La Florida, Peru |
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| Place/country | La Merced |
| FLO-ID | 796 |
| Space | 20 ha |
| Year Established | 1965 |
| Form of organization | Cooperative |
| Projects realised by Fairtrade-Premium | Training: Stipends for training courses given to members of the cooperative and their families. Environment: Training in environmentally friendly agricultural methods and promotion of organic agriculture. Health: Financial support given for medical care of members and their families in the case of accidents. Women's programme: The cooperative has set up a committee to support women both in working in coffee production and in contributing to the economic and social security of their families. |
