Supportive business ecosystems

In West Kalimantan, smallholder oil palm farmers have long been caught between low yields, limited knowledge and weak market access. A partnership between Solidaridad and Credit Union Keling Kumang is changing that—linking farmers to training, fairer markets and more sustainable ways of working. The result is a gradual but tangible shift in how farming is done, and who it benefits.

The sustainability of coffee supply chains depends on young people viewing their family farms not only as part of their heritage, but also as viable prospects for their futures. In partnership with Nestlé, Solidaridad is supporting two initiatives in Colombia and Mexico that promote entrepreneurship, forward integration and value addition among young coffee growers.