About the Project

The Cafescor Education Project was an initiative to provide essential school supplies to 1,000 children across 23 educational centers in the western region of Honduras. The Cafescor cooperative, whose members grow coffee in this region, anchored the project. ICT contributed as a direct extension of that sourcing relationship. Education in coffee-growing communities is not separate from the supply chain, it is part of what makes those communities viable long-term.

What the Project Set Out to Do

  • 1.

    Reduce school dropout rates by giving children the tools to continue their education

  • 2.

    Support younger generations in building a future in their home communities rather than migrating elsewhere

  • 3.

    Engage parents directly in supporting their children's education

  • 4.

    Strengthen the broader community by investing in its next generation

What Was Accomplished

  • 1.

    1,000 school children reached across the western region of Honduras

  • 2.

    23 educational centers supported across all three levels of schooling

  • 3.

    Contributed to a reduction in school dropout rates in participating communities
Schoolchildren in Honduras holding up new backpacks at a community school event

Where the Partnership Stands Today

ICT continues its partnership with Cafescor with the goal of expanding scholarship access for students in the region. Each year, ICT works with a participating partner company on the project. This year's partner is Paris Brothers out of Kansas City.

Get Involved

Any company can join the Cafescor Education Project. If you are interested in participating as a partner this year or in future years, reach out to the ICT team.

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