Coffee Study Program

The project

A journey from Turin to the Dominican Republic to experience how it is possible to grow, harvest and roast coffee in a way that is respectful towards both the environment and the people.

An expedition to discover sustainable coffee, Lavazza’s commitment towards the land and the farmers and its support towards local organisations that are involved with the manufacturing process.

Four young people and 12,000 hectares of nature

Coffee Study Program has involved four young students from different countries with the same vision of a sustainable future. They were selected in collaboration with the SDSN Youth Association. They are all studying different degree programmes but share the same objective: looking after our planet.

The students

Rebecca Lucas

She was born in America 26 years ago and attends TUFTS University. Her interests include agriculture and urban planning. The Coffee Study Program was an unforgettable experience for her.

Jia Yi Ye

She’s Italian and is 24 years old. She studies international development and social entrepreneurship at the University of Wageningen. She learnt something new at every stop of this journey.

Kanika Joshi

At only 24 years old, she is interested in food safety and urban communities. She is Indian and goes to Teri University. Coffee Study Program was an opportunity she couldn’t miss.

Stuart Akua

Born in Uganda 25 years ago, he studies public health and social entrepreneurship at Cavendish University Uganda. Through the Coffee Study Program he spent 15 memorable days better understanding the world of sustainable coffee.

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