Coffee dollars at work
Loans
Quarterly Kiva micro-loans help coffee-growing communities fund equipment, inputs, and the next harvest.
Loans That Lift
Every quarter, we put coffee dollars to work where coffee is grown.
How It Works
Coffee starts on small farms in some of the toughest places to make a living. Salty Sailor partners with Kiva.org to make quarterly micro-loans to coffee farmers in developing countries, funding the supplies, equipment, and labor they need to grow more sustainably.
When the loan is repaid, we recycle it into the next farmer. Your coffee purchase keeps that cycle turning.
Why Kiva
Kiva is a non-profit that has facilitated billions in micro-loans to entrepreneurs, farmers, and small business owners in 70+ countries since 2005. Their model (direct, transparent, and recycled) is exactly the kind of leverage we want our coffee dollars to have.
Where the Money Goes
- Coffee farmers in Latin America, Africa, and Indonesia
- Sustainable farming inputs
- Equipment for processing and drying
- Labor and seasonal harvesting support
Want to learn more about who you are helping? Visit Kiva.org and search by region or industry.