In Solidarity with the Ukrainian Coffee Community

The Specialty Coffee Association stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian coffee community whose homeland has been under attack for the past few days by Russia. We strongly condemn the Russian regime’s invasion of Ukraine and the violence and displacement being inflicted.

The SCA Board of Directors held an extraordinary meeting yesterday to find ways to support members of the Ukrainian coffee community. We have also spoken directly with the volunteer leadership of the SCA Ukraine Chapter to express our solidarity and commitment to helping them endure this senseless war.

The SCA will donate 100% of the revenue from ticket sales for World of Coffee Warsaw toward supporting relief efforts for Ukrainian coffee businesses and coffee professionals. We have also made the difficult decision to suspend Russia’s participation in the World Coffee Championships.

The European coffee community has quickly pulled together with innovative ways to support the Ukrainian coffee community. The Russian coffee community has called for peace and against division and has expressed solidarity with the Ukrainian coffee community. We will be working with local SCA Chapters and other partners to share resources on our Instagram page for displaced Ukrainian coffee people and for those who want to support from around the world.


Yannis Apostolopoulos, CEO of the Specialty Coffee Association

Where Support Can Be Found:

Supporting the Wider Crisis Efforts:

  • Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Ministry of Defenсe of Ukraine. All proceeds received go directly to supporting the front-line defence of Ukraine. | Ukraine.ua

  • Save the Children has been operating in Ukraine since 2014 and is currently providing life-saving assistance such as food, water, cash transfers, and safe places for children. | Save the Children

  • The Ukrainian Red Cross is currently evacuating civilians and providing food and shelter in Ukraine. | Ukraine Red Cross

  • People in Need provides humanitarian aid in critical regions around the world and is currently providing humanitarian aid in Lviv. | People in Need

  • Razom, which means “together” in Ukrainian, works to unlock the potential of Ukraine and help the country stay on the path of fostering democracy and prosperity. Razom is currently supplying medical supplies to the conflict through donations to its emergency response. | Razom

  • CARE works in over 100 countries to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice. CARE’s Ukraine Crisis Fund supports immediate aid and recovery, food, water, hygiene kits, psychosocial support, and cash assistance — prioritizing women and girls, families, and the elderly. | CARE

  • Polish Humanitarian Action is providing humanitarian aid and support to people affected by conflict both internally displaced as well as refugees coming to Poland. | Polish Humanitarian Action

  • The Polish Association for Legal Intervention supports migrants and refugees in Poland and is currently providing legal advice as well as important information regarding the crossing of the border to Ukrainians coming to Poland.| Polish Association for Legal Intervention

  • The Polish Center for International Aid is supporting humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. They have launched a fundraiser, the funds of which support the activities of local humanitarian workers. | Polish Center for International Aid

  • World Central Kitchen is serving thousands of fresh meals to Ukrainian families fleeing home as well as those who remain in the country. | World Central Kitchen

  • The Disaster Emergency Committee is in Ukraine and in neighbouring countries providing food, water, shelter and medical assistance. | Disaster Emergency Committee