The Role of Youth in Coffee Communities as Drivers of Change Shaping Coffee
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The Role of Youth in Coffee Communities as Drivers of Change Shaping Coffee

In honor of International Youth Day 2026, De La Gente is highlighting the role of youth in Guatemala’s coffee growing communities. We’re standing with young entrepreneurs and encouraging them to continue their entrepreneurial endeavors by acknowledging their growth, hard work, and achievements. By supporting their goals in coffee and beyond, we’re bringing awareness of how youth are shaping the future of their communities in Guatemala, and how they can continue to feel supported.

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A Global Day of Giving Thanks | Community Impact During the Season of Giving
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A Global Day of Giving Thanks | Community Impact During the Season of Giving

This season of giving, we’d like to encourage you to take a moment to read a cooperative impact story featuring some of the incredible community impact that you’ve made possible with your support and that we’ve been honored to be a part of. Every act of giving fuels these efforts – proving that when people come together with compassion and commitment, lasting change is possible. The goals of our partner cooperatives along with our shared mission at De La Gente have been achieved, and continue to do so, all thanks to you. 

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