Changes to MK and TCC's Profit Sharing Agreement |
This project has legs. Long legs. I am astonished by the depth of some of the conversations I have had as I get to know Mirembe Kawomera Coffees supporters and continue to introduce the coffee to new... Posted by on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:47:00 GMT |
Mirembe Kawomera article in the Briar Patch News and Review |
This article by Carolyn Crane appeared in the June/July issue of the Briar Patch News and Review.Delicious Sips of Peace A coffee cooperative in Uganda has found a way to put peace in every coffee bea... Posted by on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:49:00 GMT |
Outstanding Achievement by Mirembe Kawomera Supporters |
I hit the ground running over here at TCC. Im starting to feel a little more settled - particularly as I have encounters with more of the folks who actively support this project. A few minutes ago ou... Posted by on Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:37:00 GMT |
Purchasing Power |
At Thanksgiving Coffee Company, and with respect to Mirembe Kawomera in
particular, we talk a lot about voting with dollars. Buying Mirembe
Kawomera coffee offers consumers a chance not only to supp... Posted by on Wed, 06 May 2009 11:37:00 GMT |
Uganda Project 1 - Farmer Interviews and Photo Link |
Hello to everyone reading,I apologize for letting so much time lapse since my last post. Ive been struggling to find the right words to describe Uganda and my experiences. The people who inspire thro... Posted by on Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:35:00 GMT |
Uganda Project 3 Healthcare Workshop |
Appreciation and gratitude are just two words that come to mind when I recall the farmers reaction when I told them Thanksgiving Coffee Co. would facilitate a health education workshop focusing on HI... Posted by on Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:09:00 GMT |
Uganda Project 2 - Oprah Ambassadors |
Hello again,The second project I completed in Uganda was a neat note-card project for the O Ambassadors program. For about a year, I have been corresponding with Nadja Atkinson, an Oprah Ambassador fr... Posted by on Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:06:00 GMT |
Sinina Namudosi visits Thanksgiving |
Sitting with me is Sinina Namudosi from the Peace Kawomera Cooperative. You may have met her in March while we toured the country.
Here is a message from our friend:
I would like to say hi to you and ... Posted by on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:50:00 GMT |
Results: FT Month Challenge |
A great heart-filled thanks to everyone who participated in our Fair Trade Month Challenge:
Adat Shalom, Community United Methodist Church, Friends of Ruwenzori, National Yiddish Book Center, Olympia ... Posted by on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:46:00 GMT |
WE NEED YOU NOW!! Fair Trade Month Challenge - Update |
Earlier this month, I set a goal to sell the amount of coffee it would take to bring our year's total up to 25,000 units. Right now, with 9 more days to go, we still have to sell 2,166 units of ... Posted by on Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:05:00 GMT |