Coffee connects us, but the communities who grow it are being left behind

Coffee connects us across continents, but the communities who grow it are being left behind. In regions where coffee is cultivated, families are facing a daily crisis: no access to clean water. This isn't just a humanitarian emergency, it’s a threat to the people, environments, and traditions that sustain the global coffee supply. As water becomes scarcer, so does the future of coffee as we know it.

Our mission

Since 2011, Project Waterfall has brought clean water, sanitation, and hygiene to over 80,000 people across seven coffee-growing countries. Our work restores health, strengthens resilience, and opens doors, especially for women and girls, by removing the burden of water scarcity. By partnering with industry and local organisations, we ensure our impact lasts far beyond the installation of a tap or well.

2025: a year of ambition

2025 marks our most ambitious year to date: connecting multiple businesses and organisations to research and fund long term improvements in coffee wastewater systems in Ethiopia alongside hosting water-focussed events and continuing our existing fundraising activities in partnership with WaterAid.

Introducing: The Project Waterfall Society

We’re building a global coffee society and invite you to play a bigger role: where businesses and consumers connect to producers beyond a transaction of goods. A society that constantly strives to improve the sustainability of coffee globally, supported by Fellows who are deeply engaged in the ongoing efforts of Project Waterfall.

Your commitment

A commitment to annually donate £5000 for a three -year period, thereby enabling our impact to thrive and grow. This investment will allow Project Waterfall to focus on project research and fundraising activities, expanding our ability to increase access to clean water.

Your fellowship includes

Our Society will support Fellows to deepen their commitment to sustainability through unique access to networking and insights

· Annual Fellows Social to connect and share with business leaders.

· Exclusive opportunities to join global water events and origin insight trips.

· Quarterly impact newsletters.

· Annual 121 sustainability deep dive with Roxy Rocks-Engelman.

Will you join us?

Together, we must ensure a future where coffee continues to serve communities globally, from the farming communities to your local café.

Become a Fellow by emailing Roxy Rocks-Engelman at rrocks-engelman@projectwaterfall.org .