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About Pacha
Kristina Cvetich, Co-founder at Pacha and Vice president at
Fundación Pacha. Kristina has experience working in indigenous
communities in Ecuador for over four years. She obtained a masters
in International Relations with an emphasis on Security and Human
Rights (Flacso-Ecuador). She has a degree in Sociology with an
emphasis in law and society from UC Davis, along with a degree in
Spanish from UC Davis.
Paul Torres, Co-founder at Pacha and President at Fundación
Pacha. He has a Master in International Relations with an emphasis
in Negotiation and International Cooperation (Flacso-Ecuador), and a
Specialization in International Cooperation (IAEN).
What is the purpose of this donation?
Kristina and I (Paul) started Pacha in 2015. Pacha is a social
enterprise that works with indigenous farmers in Ecuador in order
to promote social change via sustainable development projects. Pacha
Guayusa Tea is our first project. Today we produce Guayusa tea in
loose leaf, extra fine, and tea bags. People can buy our product on
Amazon, eBay, Etsy, and www.pacha.ec.
Your support will help Pacha grow and operate on a bigger scale. As
we grow we will continue to work alongside indigenous farmers. Your
support will allow our project to grow and further sustainability and
indigenous relations in Ecuador.
a.- Our first goal is to open a Guayusa Tea Brewery in
Sacramento, CA (USA). Here, we will start to produce guayusa tea in
bottles and cans. This step allows us to expand our market and reach
more consumers who wish to obtain energy from natural sources.
b.- We are moving our guayusa leaf factory to
Kichwa Community "San Jose". It is Located in
Archidona, Ecuador. This will help us to continue creating economic
alternatives for social impact for small farmers through the
production of Guayusa. The goals are to: increase family income along
with implement of forestation and creating further sustainable
development practices. In turn, we will work to provide a positive
impact on the farmers in the Province of Napo, Ecuador. Our project
will also have an impact on small farmers from another province such
as Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas in the Coastal Region.
We plan to use the money in the following ways: $6,900 - Tea brewery
system; $3,000 - Dehydrator; $3,200 - Bottles, cans, and canister
Seamer; $4,500 Keg Kits, Faucet Tower Keg Kit, Refrigerator Keg
Kit, and Fridge for Kegerator; and $3,500 - Pre-production expenses.
How Will We Make an Impact?
Pacha is committed that 60% of the net profits by the sales will
be destined for research or the development of sustainable projects.
Pacha is committed that 10% of the net profits by the sales will
invest in the Kichwa Community San José (Ecuador).
Pacha will manage 30% of the net profit from sales to his growth.
Contributors of $5,000 or more will become part of the
investment fund and will receive royalties from each fiscal year for
5 years.
Contributors will receive a membership in Pacha Tea Brewery,
discounts in online purchases, and a bag with products of Pacha. (If
you are outside of the USA do not worry, we will send you your bag).
Learn more about us at http://pacha.ec