--- title: our-associates --- [Skip to the main content.](https://anei.org.co/en/our-associates#main-content) [![logo-blanco](https://anei.org.co/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-blanco.png?width=141&height=67&name=logo-blanco.png "logo-blanco")](https://anei.org.co/?hsLang=en) [![Anei Logo](https://anei.org.co/hs-fs/hubfs/anei%20logo%20web.png?width=588&height=164&name=anei%20logo%20web.png "Anei Logo")](https://anei.org.co/?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://anei.org.co) - [Products](https://anei.org.co/en/our-coffees) - [Traditional Coffee](https://anei.org.co/en/traditional-coffee) - [Weaving Women's Coffee](https://anei.org.co/en/weaving-womens-coffee) - [Young Guardians' Coffee](https://anei.org.co/en/young-guardians-coffee) - [Sierra Sagrada Cafe](https://anei.org.co/en/sierra-sagrada-coffee) - [Cocoa](https://anei.org.co/en/premium-cocoa) - [About Us](https://anei.org.co/en/about-us) - [Our Guarantee](https://anei.org.co/en/our-guarantee) - [Our Impact](https://anei.org.co/en/our-impact) - [Members](https://anei.org.co/en/our-associates) - [Blog](https://anei.org.co/blog) - [Contact Us](https://anei.org.co/en/contact-us) - [English](https://anei.org.co/en/our-associates) - [Español - Colombia](https://anei.org.co/nuestros-asociados) Search Toggle Menu - [English](https://anei.org.co/en/our-associates) - [Español - Colombia](https://anei.org.co/nuestros-asociados) Search Toggle Menu - [Home](https://anei.org.co) - [Products](https://anei.org.co/en/our-coffees) - [Traditional Coffee](https://anei.org.co/en/traditional-coffee) - [Weaving Women's Coffee](https://anei.org.co/en/weaving-womens-coffee) - [Young Guardians' Coffee](https://anei.org.co/en/young-guardians-coffee) - [Sierra Sagrada Cafe](https://anei.org.co/en/sierra-sagrada-coffee) - [Cocoa](https://anei.org.co/en/premium-cocoa) - [About Us](https://anei.org.co/en/about-us) - [Our Guarantee](https://anei.org.co/en/our-guarantee) - [Our Impact](https://anei.org.co/en/our-impact) - [Members](https://anei.org.co/en/our-associates) - [Blog](https://anei.org.co/blog) - [Contact Us](https://anei.org.co/en/contact-us) - Example Link - Example Link - Example Link [Facebook](https://anei.org.co/en/our-associates#0) [Instagram](https://anei.org.co/en/our-associates#0) [Linkedin](https://anei.org.co/en/our-associates#0) [X](https://anei.org.co/en/our-associates#0) [YouTube](https://anei.org.co/en/our-associates#0) [Medium](https://anei.org.co/en/our-associates#0) ## **Our Associates** The Heart of ANEI ## An Alliance of Cultures and Traditions At the heart of ANEI are the 800 farming families who are the soul of our organization. Hailing from the majestic Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the Serranía del Perijá, our members represent a rich cultural diversity, including the Arhuaco, Kogui, Wiwa, and Kankuamo indigenous peoples, along with rural communities from the region. We are united by a philosophy of collaborative work, founded on mutual respect, trust, and a deep love for Mother Earth (Zaku). Together, we weave a future where ancestral tradition and sustainable practices intertwine to produce coffees and cocoa of exceptional quality, while caring for our land for future generations.. ![Asset 36](https://anei.org.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2036.png?width=684&height=632&name=Asset%2036.png)   ### **Inspiring Stories from the Territory** **Behind every ANEI coffee and cocoa bean, there is a story of life, hard work, and a deep connection to the land. We want to share the voices of those who make our work possible: our member families** - Meet Eliecer Rangel Becerra: A man of struggle and perseverance from the Cuesta Plata area in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. A father of four, Eliecer has dedicated nearly 30 years to growing coffee on his farm, El Arrayán, seeking a better future for his family and community. - "Coffee has been my financial support and my greatest ally," Eliecer tells us. He joined ANEI many years ago, finding invaluable support in the organization, especially in the guidance of our founder, Aurora María Izquierdo, for the production of specialty coffees. - Today, Eliecer is an example for young coffee growers, encouraging them to join forces. His conviction is clear: "Together is better, and together we find the solution to any challenge." **[Read more inspiring stories on our blog](https://anei.org.co/blog?hsLang=en)** ![eliecer rangel](https://anei.org.co/hubfs/eliecer%20rangel.png)   [see testimonial](https://anei.org.co/en/our-associates#modal_col-num-1_widget_1750952960142_1)   > Master cleanse banh mi blog kinfolk, pitchfork try-hard mustache paleo. Tumblr church-key vice brooklyn whatever chia. Single-origin coffee echo park 3 wolf moon salvia humblebrag distillery palo santo. ![temp-avatar](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/507386/gfx/temp-avatar.jpg) John Smith Hubspot > Master cleanse banh mi blog kinfolk, pitchfork try-hard mustache paleo. Tumblr church-key vice brooklyn whatever chia. Single-origin coffee echo park 3 wolf moon salvia humblebrag distillery palo santo. ![temp-avatar](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/507386/gfx/temp-avatar.jpg) John Smith Hubspot ### Services for Good Living and Community Strengthening At ANEI, we believe that the well-being of our members is fundamental. Therefore, we offer comprehensive support and services designed to strengthen their capacities, improve their quality of life, and ensure the sustainability of their crops and the land:: #### Technical Assistance Ongoing support in agroecological practices, improving coffee and cocoa quality, and adapting to climate change. During the most recent period, we provided 387 technical assistance sessions. ![asistencia-1](https://anei.org.co/hubfs/asistencia-1.jpg) #### Training and Education We offer programs and workshops to strengthen knowledge and skills. We conducted 83 training sessions and trained 25 young people in our School for Young Territory Guardians. ![asistencia](https://anei.org.co/hubfs/asistencia.jpg) #### Access to Inputs and Financing We facilitate access to quality inputs to improve productivity (112 input delivered) and credit options or support for farm improvements (200 loans granted). ![financiamiento](https://anei.org.co/hubfs/financiamiento.jpg) #### Productive Infrastructure We support the improvement of key infrastructure such as coffee drying systems and the installation of community compost bins. ![infraestructura](https://anei.org.co/hubfs/infraestructura.jpg) #### Quality Laboratory Our partners have access to cup analysis and detailed feedback to improve the quality of their product, with the support of our Zarinzuwa Knowledge Center and partnerships such as the one established with Technopark SENA. ![laboratorio](https://anei.org.co/hubfs/laboratorio.jpg) #### Fair and Transparent Sales We guarantee the purchase of your crops at fair prices and access to international markets, ensuring equitable compensation for your invaluable work. ![comercializacion](https://anei.org.co/hubfs/comercializacion.jpg) #### Strengthening Food Security Through initiatives such as community gardens, we promote the production of healthy food for families. ![fortalecimiento](https://anei.org.co/hubfs/fortalecimiento.jpg) #### Educational Support and Regional Investments We contribute to the development of communities with educational support (35 granted) and regional investments (20 made). ![educacion](https://anei.org.co/hubfs/educacion.jpg) ANEI ANEI ANEI (which means "delicious" in the Ikʉ language ) is more than coffee and cocoa. We are a model of intercultural sustainable development led by the Arhuaca, Kogui, Kankuama, Wiwa, and rural communities of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the Serranía del Perijá. Contact Contact Colombia Valledupar, Cesar Seywiaka Anei | Manzana A Bodega 8 - Parque Industrial. Telephones: +57 317 516 6541 | +57 316 460 0572 Emails: trade@anei.org.co |
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