"About 6 or 7 years ago, my family and I depended on illicit crops. That was what existed in our territory, but deep inside we knew we needed a profound change, one that would bring us peace and a better future. We decided to replace those crops with coffee, and since then, our lives have taken a turn filled with tranquility, hope, and dreams to fulfill.
I am one of the newest coffee growers in El Tambo, because in my village coffee was not cultivated before. I have been working with coffee for 12 years, and thanks to the training and technical support from the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation, we managed to start this project that today makes us proud.
For me, coffee is not only a source of income. It is a path of dignity, continuous learning, and commitment to quality. Every day, I wake up motivated to produce specialty coffee, coffee that represents the effort and transformation of my family and community.
Today, I can say that coffee has given me more than just a livelihood: it has given me the certainty that with dedication and love for what we do, it is always possible to write a different story".
