Bringing Jobs and Hope; Expanding a Coffee Business to Empower Farmers in Asia

In this podcast Gea talks with Eric and Annebeth, a couple from the Netherlands, who are moving to Asia to expand a coffee business aimed at helping local farmers. While preparing for their move, they decided to work together with the mission organization Interserve, which supports people globally in integrating faith with their work. Because, besides helping farmers economically, they also seek ways to share their Christian faith. Their mission is not just to grow a business but to bring lasting change to the community. Their goal is to increase the number of farmers from 250 to 1,000, improving their livelihoods by helping them grow coffee, earn a steady income, and access education and healthcare. While the project is a business, its core mission is to provide jobs and social justice. Eric brings a background in financial management, and Annebeth specializes in sustainable investing, both of which they plan to apply to make the business more sustainable.Eric and Annebeth's story highlights the importance of using professional skills in building these kind of social (BAM) businesses, and they encourage listeners to consider how they can contribute to projects with a social impact.If you'd like to connect with Eric and Annebeth, you can do so by mailing  [email protected]. There is still time to join Bill and Gea's online training 'Kingdom Mindsets for Business', the next cohort will start February 6th. 2025 (instead of January) For more info, see BAMmoves.com.