<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[CAFELAHU]]></title><description><![CDATA[CAFELAHU]]></description><link>https://www.cafelahu.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:38:40 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.cafelahu.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[One child, one tree, one future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last Sunday, something special happened in Kanglaung. More than 32 children from Lahu community came together to celebrate World Environment Day: planting a coffee tree and imagine the future they want to help create.  Children from the Kanglaung Lahu community proudly showing the drawings and messages they created before planting their coffee trees as part of the World Environment Day celebration. Local Action, Global Impact As part of our contribution to World Environment Day 2026, Cafe...]]></description><link>https://www.cafelahu.org/post/one-child-one-tree-one-future</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1da1b22b39267783c95a0e</guid><category><![CDATA[THE PROJECT]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:59:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/520295_e1b3e2561eba437e9818cff433650aa9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Imma Lopez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteering 2026 is now open: Be part of the change! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applications for the 2026 Cafe Lahu volunteering program are now open. Join a unique community-based experience in northern Thailand, where you will contribute to sustainable development, support local education, and immerse yourself in Lahu culture while growing both personally and globally.]]></description><link>https://www.cafelahu.org/post/volunteering-2026-is-now-open-be-part-of-the-change</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dab7a7f955c1c96626ef27</guid><category><![CDATA[THE PROJECT]]></category><category><![CDATA[LAHU CULTURE]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:11:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/520295_3ef18f52816d4f0cb3cf4a0a0346ad7f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Imma Lopez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the heart to the roots: the Spirit of Community at Cafe Lahu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcoming the students group from Stenden Thailand was far more than a formal visit; it was a powerful testament to the unity, pride, and dedication of our village. This success did not happen by chance—it was built on a foundation of shared vision and careful preparation. We grow together, because the heart of Cafe Lahu is the heart of every person in this community. Beyond Hospitality: A Shared Responsibility As the lead coordinator of the Cafe Lahu project, I believe that opening our doors...]]></description><link>https://www.cafelahu.org/post/from-the-heart-to-the-roots-the-spirit-of-community-at-cafe-lahu</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699088fbe585eb0b3c853602</guid><category><![CDATA[THE PROJECT]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:31:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/520295_ce7a0cb0417c47899cd3734ad16a728d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Imma Lopez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharing Culture, Building Sustainable Futures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cafe Lahu and NHL Stenden University]]></description><link>https://www.cafelahu.org/post/sharing-culture-building-sustainable-futures</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698a478d5ce248ef448416e0</guid><category><![CDATA[THE PROJECT]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:18:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/520295_98d5b9c23e1b4edea9a3804ea25d32ab~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Imma Lopez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Academia meets community: Cafe Lahu at UIC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cafe Lahu and the Master's Degree in Cooperation, Development and Social Economy at UIC]]></description><link>https://www.cafelahu.org/post/when-academia-meets-community-cafe-lahu-at-uic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696cb10b482610fa28965b56</guid><category><![CDATA[THE PROJECT]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:28:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/520295_0b289ca29f3f45eeac8652221e15af60~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_480,h_329,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Imma Lopez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cafe Lahu Project Update: Fruit Tree Progress, Water Tanks, and Organic Home-Care Training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fruit Tree Progress and Organic Home-Care Training]]></description><link>https://www.cafelahu.org/post/cafe-lahu-project-update-fruit-tree-progress-water-tanks-and-organic-home-care-training</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6946ce71238be523262dd276</guid><category><![CDATA[THE PROJECT]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 16:59:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/520295_174e2ccfbb5c4334978f68601c138aa9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Imma Lopez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thanks to our first donors]]></title><description><![CDATA[68 donors and the “Coffee Flowers” initiative raised €2,434, funding 240 fruit trees to restore degraded land. In just a few weeks, 68 generous donors from around the world joined our “Coffee Flowers” initiative, raising €2,434—equivalent to more than 90,000 baht. With these funds, we purchased 240 fruit tree seedlings to be planted in areas previously degraded by monoculture corn. These trees will not only restore the soil but also provide a long-term source of food and income for families...]]></description><link>https://www.cafelahu.org/post/thanks-to-our-first-donors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e6806a34d71f351cad899b</guid><category><![CDATA[THE PROJECT]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:17:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/19a4ad_75da0704efcc4a99a04027299c0ffdd5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>LAGUNETTO GRAPHIC DESIGN</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Mei, never stop dreaming” – A reflection from Kanglaung]]></title><description><![CDATA[An intimate portrait of Mei as a leader and mother, reflecting on recent floods and her ongoing mission. The rainy season brought heavy floods to Kanglaung, yet Mei’s spirit remains unshaken. Sitting in her bamboo house, she speaks softly but firmly about the challenges the village faces—climate change, soil degradation, and migration of the youth—and about her determination to change the narrative. Today, Mei balances leadership and motherhood with grace. Her smile and energy are contagious,...]]></description><link>https://www.cafelahu.org/post/mei-never-stop-dreaming-a-reflection-from-kanglaung</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e67e2b34d71f351cad8374</guid><category><![CDATA[PEOPLE]]></category><category><![CDATA[THE PROJECT]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:08:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/19a4ad_18f35b2a6e7541f8ba49b8b1e96c3509~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>LAGUNETTO GRAPHIC DESIGN</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[First CAFE Lahu activity – A day to remember]]></title><description><![CDATA[On June 22, Kanglaung celebrated a milestone: our first regenerative farming training and the distribution of fruit tree seedlings to six families . June 22 marked the beginning of a new chapter for Kanglaung. Early in the morning, community members gathered to welcome Ms. Bunyong, an expert in soil recovery and regenerative agriculture. Together, we traveled to collect durian, mango, avocado, and banana small trees—symbols of both environmental recovery and future income. Six families...]]></description><link>https://www.cafelahu.org/post/first-cafe-lahu-activity-a-day-to-remember</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68de986b011b75dd1ce05228</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:18:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/19a4ad_2f5f28fb750840a4b16e08b0d543018a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>LAGUNETTO GRAPHIC DESIGN</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>