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The first coffee project has well and truly begun, with all five families in Pluma Hidalgo committed to producing specialty quality coffee within a culture of disability inclusiveness. Keen to help make it happen? Find out how here… Help Us Out

May 28th, 2016

NEWS: What Have We Been Up To?

We’re well into 2016 now and hope you’ve all had a fantastic start to the year. We certainly have! The Lucy Foundation team has been hard at work in Mexico and New Zealand pulling together research, ideas, dreams and concepts to establish TLF as a social enterprise and move into the next phase of fundraising and coffee production.

April 6th, 2016

News: Mexico, January 2015

On the 31st of December 2014 we embarked on the adventure of a lifetime. Setting off in two groups – Jess and Simone on one flight, and myself and Ben on the other – we converged in Mexico City airport for an 8-hour layover. As the clock struck midnight we excitedly raised our plastic cups to health, adventures and an exciting 2015.

July 20th, 2015

Welcome to
The Lucy Foundation

It’s finally here! Welcome to The Lucy Foundation website – a place where you can meet our team, learn more about the Foundation and keep up to date with our projects. Take a look around and let us know what you think… we’re keen to hear from you!

January 1st, 2015

Doco: Making a Difference in Mexico

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The Lucy Foundation added 2 new photos — tagged Full Set of Prints.

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Print 3 of 4! Did we mention that Anna Coleman (designer) and Department of Brewology have agreed to donate all proceeds from these incredible prints to The Lucy Foundation? You can pre-order the full set of 4 for $30 from our website now!

#thebestcoffeeofalliscoffeeforall #value #ableismistrash #thingsdisabledpeopleknow #plumacoffeeproject #socialenterprise #buygooddogood #nzinmexico

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The Lucy Foundation shared Coffee Educators Ltd's video.

5 days ago

Throw back Thursday: The pictures we posted earlier remind us of the video Coffee Educators Ltd baristas made when they visited our crew in Mexico! They came to learn about the Pluma Coffee Project and teach universally designed barista classes in English, Spanish and sign language!
#memorylane #plumacoffee #thelucyfoundation #mexicocoffeeproject #coffeeeducators #disabilityinclusion #coffeesign

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In September 2017, 3 Deaf team members from Coffee Educators embarked on a journey to support The Lucy Foundation in Pluma Hidalgo, Mexico. This is their story. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Lucy Foundation added 2 new photos — with Julz Russ.

5 days ago

2nd ANNOUNCEMENT: We are super excited to announce 2nd design by @annacolemanillustration for the Department of Brewology and The Lucy Foundation!

Remember, all profits from these prints will be donated to The Lucy Foundation, enabling us to continue our work by ensuring the coffee process is completely inclusive of disabled people from farmer to consumer. How's that for positive change?!

This collection is part of an on-going collaboration series with Department of Brewology - an American-based design-oriented brand devoted to the art & science of specialty coffee.

Here is our second profile from our inclusive value chain of coffee (Mexico to NZ) and Anna's amazing illustrations. Watch this space for more info about how to purchase these rad prints...

#thebestcoffeeofalliscoffeeforall #value #ableismistrash #thingsdisabledpeopleknow #plumacoffeeproject #socialenterprise #buygooddogood #nzinmexico #lucyear ... See MoreSee Less

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The Lucy Foundation shared The Polus Center for Social and Economic Development, Inc.'s post.

6 days ago

Our very own Dr. Robbie Francis is currently in Colombia with the Polus delegation to talk with land mine survivors about what they need to enable them to lead their best lives. She is also talking to coffee producers about disability inclusion and Universal Design in their washing stations and cupping labs.
#landminesurvivors #thelucyfoundation #disabilityinclusion #inclusivecoffee #universaldesign #poluscentreforsocialdevelopment

[Image description: In this photo Robbie Francis from The Lucy Foundation stands looking at the camera smiling. She is showing her prosthetic leg. To Robbie's right is landmine survivor Luis Ariel Ibarguen, also showing his prosthetic leg].As a member of the Polus Center's Colombian victim assistance delegation, Dr. Robbie Francis, Ph.D. from New Zealand and Director of The Lucy Foundation compares prosthetic legs with landmine survivor Luis Ariel Ibarguen. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Lucy Foundation added 2 new photos.

1 week ago

ANNOUNCEMENT: We are super excited to announce the launch of these epic designs by @annacolemanillustration for the Department of Brewology and The Lucy Foundation!

Profits from these prints will be donated to The Lucy Foundation, enabling us to continue our work by ensuring the coffee process is completely inclusive of disabled people from farmer to consumer. How's that for positive change?!

This collection is part of an on-going collaboration series with Department of Brewology - an American-based design-oriented brand devoted to the art & science of specialty coffee.

Over the comings days we will showcase profiles from our inclusive value chain of coffee (Mexico to NZ) and Anna's amazing illustrations. Watch this space for more info about how to purchase these rad prints...

#thebestcoffeeofalliscoffeeforall #value #ableismistrash #thingsdisabledpeopleknow #plumacoffeeproject #socialenterprise #buygooddogood #nzinmexico #lucyarm ... See MoreSee Less

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