Kenya fast facts: coffee and tea

Here at Kenya Aid we firmly believe in sustainable development. All our projects are considered with the community in mind, and it it hoped that with the completion of our current project, the new Shikunga clinic, we will be able to further develop this idea by making the clinic largely self sustaining. Not only will this increase community involvement with the project, and reduce dependence on foreign aid, but also generate employment for some of the local population.

We believe that it's this sort of support that matters most to developing countries, and another way you can help is by buying fair trade goods wherever possible. Western Kenya is a particularly large growing area for cash crops such as coffee and tea, yet levels of poverty remain high. This is mostly due to large areas of land being controlled by outside companies or individuals, and low wages for locals.

The People for Fair Trade can help you - check our their site to find out where you can buy fair trade coffee and tea that supports impoverished farmers around the world.