It was an early Texas morning the musty smell of rain was in the wind across the parking lot of bent tree bible fellowship in Carrollton, Tx. It was the second day of the Catalyst Dallas and to truthful I was dragging I needed caffeine to perk up my body. I work overnights and I am used to sleeping having just hit the pillows at the time of day. So even though I had some sleep the night prior my fleshly body was yelling sleep. Well Land of Thousand Hills came to my rescue in the form of a free cup of coffee. It was bold and full of body. It has the power to take of the best roast of Starbucks, Kona, and any of the other blends. But Land of Thousand Hills in more than just a cup of Joe. It one way in the consumer culture you can be Jesus to the least of us on this rock we call Earth. Like many other groups in the free trade market place Land of Thousand Hills was born out of the genocide and war of the mid 90's in Rwanda.
" In 2001, Jonathan Golden, founder of Land of a Thousand Hills, recognized a simple and tangible opportunity to make a difference in the reconciliation of the Rwandan people. This realization led Golden to start a coffee company that pays a fair wage to the farmers of Rwanda, helps them with their basic needs, and brings a quality product to coffee lovers.
The introduction of specialty coffee to the healing fields of Rwanda proved to be an uncommon opportunity for once warring countrymen to not only rebuild their homesteads, but to work together toward lasting peace. A commitment to excellence in coffee has brought dignity and hope to a nation that history suggested would never recover.
Now, Land of a Thousand Hills has reached beyond the borders of Rwanda to bring dignity and hope to Haiti, Thailand, and other parts of the globe. We partner with farmers and local community leaders to develop the coffee into a sustainable income, pay a just Living Wage, and strive to further meet the needs of the people. When you buy Land of a Thousand Hills, you are receiving coffee that is 100% Arabica, fairly traded, and roasted fresh. Your excellent morning cup is offering hope to these developing coffee communities with each purchase. "
Land of Thousand Hills motto is Drink Coffee Do Good. I want everyone to take a look and see how your cup of Joe and have a deeper impact on the least of us.
This Video was shot live at Catalyst Dallas 2012
Erin McGinnis is the Media Arts and Services Coordinator for LHF.
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