Imagine waking up at 2,000 meters above sea level to contemplate the orange hues of the rising sun and the Páez River winding its way through the valley. In the distance, the faint sound of drums and flutes gently complements the dawn chorus of birds. The music is part of an initiative to recover the Nasa people's native language, Nasa Yuwe, for local children through song.
With approximately 115 indigenous cultures in Colombia, the Native Root team has a deep respect for their ancestral heritage and supports initiatives to preserve the traditions and customs of indigenous peoples. This is the driving force behind everything Native Root does: giving back and adding value to the community to which we belong. Native Root works closely with approximately 30 coffee growers in the community, including single mothers and young farmers, to ensure that everyone contributes, takes ownership of the coffee crops, and earns higher incomes for the products they lovingly produce. Native Root's mission is for everyone to benefit not only financially, but also in their quality of life.
Native Root is a company that understands coffee farmers because Native Root is a coffee farmer's company. The community has been farming these steep slopes of volcanic soil the only way they know how, in a natural balance with the land. Native Root takes care of community members by offering them prices well above the current market price, as it seeks to develop alongside the community both economically and in terms of their well-being.
Company-level decisions include a democratic process that includes community members, giving everyone a seat at the table. This allows coffee farmers to grow professionally and personally. Join us in our vision for a sustainable path forward so that at Native Root we can continue to offer you the highest-quality specialty coffees while you can rest assured that your purchase supports this company and its mission to make a meaningful change in the community.
