Williamson Tea are proud to announce the
launching of the Williamson Tea Foundation website.
Williamson Tea has been growing tea since
1869 and throughout five generations continues to farm sustainably. The
Foundation funds projects that Williamson Tea undertakes as part of an instinctive
commitment to caring for their farms and communities, a passion that goes far
beyond the simple standards set by certification bodies.
Combining the needs of modern, dynamic
agriculture without compromising the ability of future generations to enjoy the
same unique conditions that Kenya offers tea farmers today is viewed as an
essential mantra of Williamson Tea and with the effects of climate change and a
rapidly expanding population the pressure on land in Africa is greater than
ever before.
The Foundation invests in both social and
environmental projects that aim to improve the farms to the benefits of both
those that grow our tea and the land on which it grows. Health care and
education is provided to thousands of farmers, their families and children,
combating the challenges felt by rural communities in a modern age.
The foundation invests in farming models
that are productive, resilient and resource efficient for the future. It has invested significantly into renewable
energy sources, solar photovoltaic and hydro-power systems, whilst actively
seeks to encourage climate smart agriculture, carbon sequestration and conservation
of water, soils and other natural resources.
As farmers and guardians of the land, the
Williamson Tea Foundation ensures that every pack of Williamson Tea helps
sustain communities and ecosystems for generations to come.
