Why We Invested: FECCEG
FECCEG is a federation of 17 associations and cooperatives of farmers established in 2006 to help small coffee producers in Guatemala to overcome price fluctuations and risks of the international coffee market. FECCEG provides resources, training, and technical assistance for the organic production of specialty coffee to its members.
2024 Market Development Grants
R.I.S.E. Artisan Fund Announces 2024 Market Development Grants!
R.I.S.E. Artisan Fund is proud to announce the recipients of its Market Development Grant Program for 2024. The program supports artisan enterprises with a clear mission to increase incomes to underserved communities, preserve traditional craft techniques, and address the environmental impact of their production.
Sprout Enterprise® 2023 Impact: Funding Business Development
Created in partnership with Realize Impact, the R.I.S.E. Artisan Fund invests in early stage artisan enterprises addressing three key impact investment themes:
women’s empowerment
sustainability
climate change.
This year, we invested in Karghewale and ÉCHALE, and funded 2024 market development initiatives of seven companies from seven countries. We also continue to provide marketing and business development support to www.tilonia.com and www.sproutenterprise.net.