National Coffee Day in Colombia: A project transforming the lives of young coffee farmers

“El Campo nos Mueve”. Image courtesy of Vive Bailando.

Manuela Acosta also contributed to this story.

Yesterday was National Coffee Day in Colombia. And coffee isn’t just a hot drink or a morning wake-up call for Colombians; it is an important aspect of the country’s identity and heritage. Coffee directly employs 26% of all agricultural workers, creating jobs, providing income to more than 550,000 families, and allowing for the development of the countryside. 

Natasha Pentin: Natasha Pentin is a writer and journalist living in Colombia. Her work has appeared in The Times, El Espectador, El Tiempo and more.