Gorilla Highlands Coffee: Fair Trade & Conservation

Premium coffee from mountain gorilla habitat. Every cup protects endangered gorillas, supports local communities, and funds education initiatives in Uganda.

☕ Premium Quality ⟷ Fair Pricing
🦍 Wildlife Protection ⟷ Community Prosperity
🌳 Forest Conservation ⟷ Agricultural Production
🌍 Global Markets ⟷ Local Traditions

Elevation: 1,800-2,500m
Species: Arabica
Proximity: 500m from Gorilla Habitat

• Mountain gorillas need forest
• Farmers need farmland
• Communities need income
• Coffee prices are unstable

✓ Fair Trade Certified
✓ Carbon Sequestration
✓ Organic Practices
✓ Buffer Zone Agriculture
✓ Community Benefit Sharing
✓ School Support (Nkuringo Bright Future School)
✓ Women's Cooperatives

1. Fair Prices → No Poaching Pressure: Farmers earn sustainable income, reducing need to enter protected areas
2. Buffer Zones → Forest Protection: Coffee plantations create managed buffer between villages and wildlife
3. Community Investment → Shared Benefit: School fees, healthcare, infrastructure
4. Sustainable Practices → Long-term Viability: Organic farming protects waterways feeding gorilla habitat

Meet the Cooperative: Gorilla Highlands Coffee Farmers Cooperative
Members: 2,500 farming families
Women Members: 65%
Average Farm Size: 0.5 hectares

We don't just buy coffee. We build relationships.