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2020 Oslo Business for Peace Award Honouree

Joji Felicitas Bautista Pantoja - 2020 Oslo Business for Peace Award Honouree

Felicitas “Joji” Bautista Pantoja: Founder and CEO of Coffee for Peace

Philippines/Canada

Felicitas Pantoja has dedicated her career to building peace in conflict zones and improving the lives of marginalized groups through economic stability. Based in the Philippines, Coffee for Peace uses coffee production as a tool to address the economic, environmental and peace issues prevalent in conflict-affected communities. Today, Coffee for Peace provides sustainable livelihoods for Indigenous and migrant groups in rural areas, enabling over 880 farmers to escape poverty and build their coffee production capacity. The company’s focus is on sustainable agriculture, peace and reconciliation between religious groups, environmental protection, and entrepreneurship.