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BALTIMORE, MD, USA – Lutheran World Relief, a Corus International organization, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Honduran Association of Coffee Producers (AHPROCAFE) to expand technical assistance for smallholder coffee farmers in western Honduras. The collaboration is part of the Opportunities for a Circular and Inclusive Diversification in Agriculture (OCIDA) project, a five-year initiative funded by Global Affairs Canada and led by Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA).
OCIDA aims to improve the socioeconomic well-being of smallholder producers, particularly women and youth, through circular and diversified agriculture. The project supports environmental risk reduction, crop diversification and market access, with a focus on the cacao and coffee sectors. It currently benefits more than 7,000 producers and 80 rural enterprises across the departments of Copán, Santa Bárbara, Ocotepeque, Lempira, Intibucá and La Paz.
Under this new agreement, Lutheran World Relief and AHPROCAFE will jointly implement activities to strengthen the productive capacities of coffee-farming families. This includes promoting improved agricultural practices, expanding access to agri-food technologies and supporting innovation and value addition within the coffee value chain. Training and services will be delivered in key project areas, including La Paz, Intibucá, Lempira and Santa Bárbara.
“This agreement represents a significant step forward in our commitment to locally driven rural development and the long-term sustainability of the coffee sector,” said Karen Pavon, Director for Central America at Corus International. “By working alongside AHPROCAFE, we are ensuring that farmers have access to the tools and knowledge they need to innovate, diversify, and thrive.”
The OCIDA project reflects the broader commitment of Lutheran World Relief and Corus International to locally led, community-driven solutions that expand opportunity and strengthen communities’ ability to manage environmental and economic challenges. Through strong partnerships with farmer organizations, cooperatives, and public institutions, the initiative helps build a more sustainable agricultural economy in Honduras.
