Coffee Farm Eco-Cultural Camp

CODE: GIED-27WC 02

Background 

Over the years, various government agencies have supported the development of coffee farming in Tuburan, culminating in its recognition as the coffee capital of Cebu.
Presently, Tuburan Coffee sources beans from over 3,000 hectares of coffee small holdings spread across 29 barangays (villages), benefiting more than 2,000 local farmers from the town in the process. This initiative aimed to promote coffee farming as a more sustainable and lucrative livelihood for upland communities, offering an alternative to activities like charcoal production and firewood gathering, which have contributed significantly to deforestation. This development strategy of the Tuburan local government actively supports the synchronization and ecological balance of nature and
human development.

Work:

Supporting the community initiative to strengthen the booming local coffee industry and experience the vibrant rural life of Tuburan, Cebu

Farm Activity (Main work)-Processing, production, cultivation, etc.

• School and community Visit
• Children and youth engagement through sports, games, arts and music, etc.
• Cultural exchange

Accommodation and food

All meals will be cooked by volunteers in turn. Local ingredients will be provided.

The participants will be mainly accommodated at the coffee farm facility and LGU-Tuburan’s mini-hostel on selected days. It is built of concrete materials and with basic facilities. Personal sleeping bags/blankets and pillows are needed.

Study theme

• Learning journey in cultivation and processing of local coffee farms
• Sharing ideas and good practices on sustainable development
• Intercultural learning

Other activities 

• Team building and group dynamic activities to build friendship and camaraderie
• Going around the local village for nature lovers; have many options to do like; nature walk, hiking, swimming in cold springs, beaches and visit local heritage sites, etc.

Meeting time and point

• 09:00 AM at GIED Office
• 2F Causing Feria Bldg, 145 Osmena Blvd., Cebu City, Philippines

Requirements:
Positive attitude and strong motivation to work hard and build relationship with local community

Participation Fee

6 Days program - Euro 280 to be paid via WISE/Bank transfer at maximum 30 days before the start of the camp (inclusive of Local return transfer to camp site, food and accommodation, materials, coordination and admin fees)