Six Organizations
2026
The Catalyst Lab
THE PROBLEM
Most coffee programs fail quietly.
Not because people don’t care.
But because organizations:
Launch programs without validating demand
Struggle to measure what’s working
Rely on funding without strong systems
Want to support women — but lack practical gender tools
Good intentions. Weak infrastructure.
And when the organization wobbles, the impact disappears.
THE SHIFT
If you want women farmers to thrive,
you must build organizations that thrive first.
The Catalyst Lab strengthens the engine — not just the output.
We are selecting six coffee-sector organizations.
By the end of 2026, this cohort will collectively reach:
350 people
through gender-inclusive programs rooted in equity and care.
Small cohort. Clear scoreboard. Shared accountability.
People-First Approach
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Reliability You Can Count On
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A Focus on Quality
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People-First Approach · Reliability You Can Count On · A Focus on Quality ·
WHAT YOU GET
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Monthly Working Sessions
Practical. Interactive. Built for immediate application. No passive listening. No slide decks you never open again.
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Dedicated Mentorship
Each organization is paired with a mentor who works directly with you on your real challenges — strategy, validation, systems, messaging.
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Peer Power
Each organization leads one 45-minute session for the cohort.
Why?
Because the smartest room is the room where everyone contributes.You might teach a skill.
Host a discussion.
Present a challenge and workshop it live.The cohort is a resource — not an audience.
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A Global Stage: WPCS 2026, Chiapas
At the end of the fellowship, one member per organization will:
Deliver a 7-minute TED-style talk
Showcase their work in a marketplace
Build relationships across the global coffee ecosystem
Housing, meals, and local transport included. (Flights not included.)
You don’t just learn.
You show up.
WHAT YOU’LL LEAVE WITH
Clarity.
Validated programs.
Stronger systems.
Gender-inclusive tools you actually know how to implement.
A network that lasts beyond the fellowship.
THE INVESTMENT
The full program value is $4,500 per organization, covering:
Six months of live training
One-on-one mentorship
Curriculum and tools
Participation at WPCS 2026 (housing, meals, local transport)
Credit card or bank transfer accepted.
If your organization grows stronger, the impact multiplies.