Café Conciencia's Partner Communities are all worker-owned agricultural cooperatives ⬀ located in a temperate region that bridges mountain highlands and coastal lowlands in the Department of Quetzaltenango ⬀ in southwestern Guatemala. The communities were selected because of their demonstrated commitment to collective ownership and decision-making, egalitarian distribution of resources, and organic agricultural practices. They also were selected because each is already working on roasted coffee, ecotourism, or other small business initiatives that show great potential to thrive with Café Conciencia's investment of resources and technical assistance. Finally, each shows a clear understanding of the need for the project and is eager to work collaboratively to realize its long-term benefits.

Café Conciencia partners with the coffee (and more) producing communities Loma Linda, Santa Anita, and Nueva Alianza - click to read more about them.