Guatemala - ELLA Women Producers | Washed

In Guatemala, women make up the majority of the coffee labour force but own disproportionately few assets and face significant barriers within the industry. The ELLA program was created to address this gap, providing participating farmers with market access and a stable buyer, along with on-the-ground education support aimed at reducing costs and improving yields.

This year's ELLA contributors:

• Ximena Fernandez: Finca Santa Leonarda, Santa Rosa, Nuevo Oriente. 1,530 MASL. Caturra, Catuai, Bourbon
• Alejandra Zamora: Finca San José Valenton, Santa Rosa, Nuevo Oriente. 1,330 MASL. Caturra, Bourbon
• Maria Isabel: Finca La Vega, Nueva Santa Rosa, Nuevo Oriente. 1,530–1,720 MASL. Caturra, Catuai, Bourbon
• Jovita Castillo: Finca La Joya Grande, Santa Rosa, Nuevo Oriente. 1,750 MASL. Caturra, Catuai, Bourbon
• Rita Cohen: Finca Santa Rita, Fraijanes. 1,700 MASL. Caturra, Catuai
• Sofía Plocharski: Finca Armenia Lorena, San Marcos. 1,400–1,650 MASL. Caturra, Bourbon, Catuai