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Yungas Coffee Is Now Available
For everyone who has been waiting, the moment is here! Yungas coffee is officially available for purchase. Rooted in the Amazon, Yungas is more than coffee. It is a regenerative project where farming, biodiversity, and community come together to build a better future from the ground up. And now, you can finally experience it in your own cup. Coffee Worth Waiting For Every bag of Yungas coffee represents a commitment to people and place. 100% of profits go directly back to th
Dec 15, 20251 min read


Meet Gerónimo
In the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, Gerónimo Paravecino has long been a guiding presence — a founding member and respected leader of the Orígenes Cooperative(Cafe Origenes), known for his steady hand and generous spirit. A dedicated coffee and avocado producer, Gerónimo’s work reflects a lifelong commitment to the land and to the collective progress of his community. Together with his wife, he raised four children who have since moved to the city in pursuit of new opportunit
Nov 13, 20251 min read


Meet Clara & Cleofe
Clara Céspedes Paravecino is one of the founding members of the Orígenes Cooperative, a dedicated coffee producer, and an active voice in the local women’s group. Her leadership and energy continue to inspire those around her. A proud mother of three daughters and one son, all raised in the embrace of the cloud forest, Clara embodies the balance of family, community, and the land that sustains them. Cleofe Consa , a respected farmer and leader among the older generation, is
Nov 13, 20251 min read


Meet Noemi
In the lush cloud forests where Yungas coffee grows, Noemí shines as one of the bright young voices of her community. The daughter of Lucio Tintalla and Zenobia Masa, she has always been known for her warm spirit, intelligence, and curiosity about the world beyond her village. When the Andean Alliance (Partner org of Yungas) first began working in the region, Noemí quickly stood out — not only for her charm and intelligence, but for her eagerness to learn and to contribute t
Nov 13, 20251 min read


Meet Leonardo
As the founding president of the Orígenes Cooperative (Cafe Origines), Leonardo has long been a steady and trusted leader in the cloud forest community of Mendosayoc — one of the heartlands of Yungas . Originally from Calca, he made Mendosayoc his home in his youth, raising his family and dedicating his life to the land and people around him. Over the decades, Leonardo’s leadership has helped guide the community through transformation. Once, he had to walk nearly 20 hours to
Nov 13, 20251 min read


Mishjaky Paravecino & Women in Coffee
Leading change from within her community Born in the Andean community of Juihuay, Mishjaky Paravecino grew up surrounded by coffee plants and the rhythm of rural life. Today, she works with the Andean Alliance and Yungas, leading the social dimension of our work: from strengthening women’s roles in coffee production to promoting access to healthcare and leadership training. Her goal: to build a more equitable and inclusive future for her people. Getting into university in Per
Nov 10, 20251 min read
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