Oxfam America

Coffee

After hitting a 30-year low in 2001, the price of coffee has improved. But the extra cents in no way signal an end to the coffee crisis. Despite higher prices, 25 million coffee-producing families still cannot rely on a decent income. Oxfam America works for farmers and farm workers to experience economic security, regardless of the booms and busts in the international marketplace.

What Oxfam is Doing

Oxfam America helps cooperative marketing organizations that give small-scale farmers direct access to the market and the benefits of fair trade. more ยป

What You Can Do

Take action by contacting your supermarket, downloading a resource guide, and purchasing fair trade coffee.

News & Publications

Read the latest news and action updates on Oxfam's coffee campaign.


Real Lives

Starbucks Campaign: Anatomy of a Win
Starbucks Campaign: Anatomy of a Win
Learn how Oxfam and Ethiopian farmers coaxed a groundbreaking agreement out of Starbucks.
Celebrate Fair Trade in Your Community
Check out these resources for bringing Fair Trade products and crafts to your community.
A New Resource for Students and Teachers on Coffee, Communities, and Conservation
A New Resource for Students and Teachers on Coffee, Communities, and Conservation
Oxfam publishes a guide to internships in coffee-growing communities.