Colombia: Brewing Peace: Former Combatants Transform Colombia’s Coffee Industry

Jan 3, 2025 | UN
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In the quiet hills of Huila, the aroma of coffee signals more than just the start of a new day. Here, coffee farms are becoming symbols of peace, resilience, and reconciliation in a region scarred by decades of conflict. At the heart of this transformation is FEMNCAFÉ, a federation of coffee producers led by former combatants who adhered to the 2016 Peace Agreement. For these men and women, who live in zones chosen by peace signatories for reincorporation of former combatants to civilian life, coffee is not just a livelihood; it is a pathway to healing and rebuilding as part of their reintegration process.