Tuburan Coffee Farmers Association

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Philippines Farming Environment Farming Environment +1 Permanent

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Global Initiative for Exchange and Development (GIED) is a non-profit and non-government organization established on July 07, 2015 in Cebu City, Philippines.

Goals :

Promote international voluntary service and exchange

Develop globally competitive training and learner-centered capacity building programs

Build linkages between and among development organization both public and private

Support social entrepreneurship and global citizenship initiatives

💼 What the programme involves

The Tuburan Coffee Farm offers a hands-on learning experience in coffee cultivation and processing, covering coffee varieties, pest management, harvesting, and quality evaluation. Participants will also explore sustainable farming, market opportunities, and Filipino farming culture, fostering both industry knowledge and personal growth.

🏠 Accommodation on site

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.

🍲 Food

Food will be prepared by everyone. The participants are encouraged to assist in the preparation of the meals. Filipino food would be mostly served in all meals.

📍 About the location

Tuburan, situated on the western coast of Cebu Island, is approximately 89 kilometers from Cebu City and faces the Tanoñ Strait. Its diverse landscape includes coastlines, plains, and hills, featuring attractions like Molobolo Spring, Alegria Beach, and Malingin Falls.

Known as the coffee capital of Cebu, Tuburan is home to the Tuburan Coffee Farm, which was established in 2012. The initiative provided coffee saplings and training to local farmers to promote sustainable coffee farming, and Tuburan Coffee currently sources beans from over 3,000 hectares across 29 barangays, supporting more than 2,000 farmers. Nestled amidst rolling hills and lush greenery, it offers a hands-on learning experience in coffee cultivation and processing.

⚠️ Requirements

Personal sleeping bags/blankets and pillows, towel, toiletries, toilet paper, personal medicines, comfortable light clothes, tree planting and swim wear, rubber shoes/sleepers, working gloves, are needed.

Optional:

May bring local snacks/food, little flags, souvenirs, comfort food and drinks, etc., to be shared with participants/locals
May donate agricultural tools, music/sports equipment, 2nd hand clothes, shoes, toys, educational supplies, art/educational materials, if you like, to the children/youth/locals

🤝 Meeting point

Nearest Airport: Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Meeting Place: Global Initiative for Exchange and Development (GIED) Office

Recommended Transportation Options:

Taxi: Taxis are convenient and readily available at the airport's designated taxi bay. The fare may vary based on traffic conditions.

MyBus – An affordable option with designated stops. Look for the MyBus terminal outside the arrival area.

Grab App – For a hassle-free and cashless ride, book a comfortable trip directly to the GIED Office through the Grab App.

ℹ️ Additional information

The location has nice natural places for organizing outdoor activities like sports and fun games with children and youth.
WIFI connection is not accessible in the community, but mobile data connection is accessible in limited areas.

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