What does a cappuccino in Dublin have to do with migration in Nicaragua? In the latest episode of the Irish Global Solidarity in 100 Objects podcast, the answer comes from Fátima Ismael, General Manager of SOPPEXCCA (Association of Small Coffee Producers and Exporters), a union of 18 coffee cooperatives in northern Nicaragua.

Her story connects Irish consumers with small farmers thousands of miles away, showing how Fairtrade, long-term partnerships and conscious consumption can transform lives.

Show notes

• Read more about Fátima in this interview by Irish activist Sinéad Burke: Extraordinary Women -Fátima Ismael Espinoza
• Watch this short documentary on SOPPEXCCA – subtitled in English
• Check out Fairtrade Ireland and the annual Fairbruary initiative
• Check out the Fair Trade Ireland profile on SOPPEXCCA 
• See the Bewley’s Fair Trade statement as featured in Irish Global Solidarity in 100 Objects exhibition
• More on Bewley’s Fairtrade commitment

Credits

The Irish Global Solidarity in 100 Objects podcast is hosted by Ciara Regan.

This episode was produced by Tony Daly and Catherine Howley. Music by Jump Lead.

It is brought to you by developmenteducation.ie and supported by Irish Aid.

Special thanks to Kieran Durnien and Catherine Howley for their translations, which enabled Fátima Ismael’s voice from Nicaragua to be heard in this conversation.

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