In Ethiopia, many 'fair trade' models don't work. The coffee farms are too small to benefit from simply selling coffee at a fair price. To truly make an impact, we need to look beyond that transaction.

At Impact Roasters, we're committed to ethical business practices and sustainability, both in the coffee beans we roast and in the local Ethiopian community. However, we realized that existing ethical trade models, like Fairtrade, weren't effective in Ethiopia. The small coffee farms we work with couldn't afford the investments needed to meet the standards of these certifications.
That's why we developed our own approach called The Impact Trade model.


We buy coffee directly from small farmers, cutting out the middleman. This allows farmers to earn more and ensures the quality of the beans. We also build real relationships with the farmers, listening to their needs and sharing feedback on their coffee in Denmark.


We invest a portion of our profits back into local communities. This is crucial. Not only do we pay farmers a fair price, but we also empower communities through development projects.


We invest in local projects focused on education and youth development, creating long-term change in these communities.


We empower local communities to lead these projects because they know best what they need. We ensure our investments are useful and impactful.
"Our Impact Trade model aims to create a tangible, lasting, and direct impact."

– Daniel Halalla, Co-funder, Impact Roasters

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