Community Development
At Carmién Tea, social responsibility is built into our business. Our farm workers hold a 50 percent share in our processing facility, ensuring direct benefit from the value they help create. We invest in long-term community development through trusted partners like the Mouton Foundation and the ACT initiative. Programmes include early childhood education, after-school care, health services, skills training and housing support. By supporting livelihoods and improving quality of life in our sourcing regions, we help build a more stable, ethical and resilient supply chain for our clients around the world.
Employees in Housing Facilities
Education Centres
Community Centres
Busses
Education and Youth
At Carmién Tea, we believe education creates lasting impact. Through association with the Mouton Foundation, we support early childhood centres, after-school programmes and youth development initiatives within our farming communities. We also help upskill local educators through formal training, including courses at West Coast College. Beyond the classroom, we assist promising candidates with applications for bursaries and funding to further their studies and careers. From early learning to tertiary education, our focus is on building capability, opportunity and long-term value for both our communities and supply chain partners.
Children in After School Centres
After School Centres
Children in Early Childhood Development Programmes
Early Childhood Development Centres
Healthcare
At Carmién Tea, we offer on-site healthcare to support our farm workers and their families. In 2024, we recorded 5,387 clinic visits, provided treatment to 364 chronic patients, delivered 314 eye care treatments, and conducted 1,347 voluntary health checks and screenings. These services help detect health issues early and ensure regular access to care. It’s a practical way we invest in the wellbeing of the people behind our products.
Clinic Visits in 2024
Chronic patients received treatment in 2024
Eyecare treatments in 2024
General voluntary health checks and screening visits in 2024
Read More in Our Latest CSR Report
Fairtrade Certified
In recognition of our steadfast commitment to fair business practices and equitable shareholder agreements, Carmién Tea has been awarded Fairtrade Certification. This certification aligns with our adherence to Fairtrade standards, which aim to create sustainable livelihoods and empower workers through fair compensation and community investment.
Social Goodness Rooted in Rooibos
Carmién Tea is renowned for not only being a marketer of rooibos, but also one of the only brands that is producer, processor and marketer. This enables us to fully commit to job creation and improving the lives of our farm workers. Our exclusive packing facility, Bergendal Rooibos, is 50% owned by farm workers.