Discover the unique story of the OPYA brand, which transforms specialty coffee and sustainable fashion into tools for social change.
During the ecomTEAM Interview Marathon, Angela Achiței – President of ADV Romania – talks about how OPYA creates jobs for vulnerable people, recycles coffee sacks into eco-friendly clothing, and brings ethics into business.
☕️ **Specialty coffee roasted in Romania**
👕 **Sustainable fashion made from recycled materials**
🤝 **Real community impact through social economy**
💬 **"The future depends on how we spend our money – we can nourish good and transform communities." – Angela Achiței**
🎯 **Goals for 2025:**
Expansion into marketplaces and the HoReCa sector
Organizing tasting events with a social impact component
Hiring and training vulnerable individuals
Participation in international innovation competitions
🔗 Find out more at: www.opya.ro
Content sourced from the event: The eCommerce Interview Marathon, organized during the ecomTEAM Fashion & Beauty event
Link-ul evenimentului aici: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1CODYMBYWY&t=397s
https://www.wall-street.ro/articol/eCommerce/315396/maratonul-interviurilor-ecomteam-inedit-o-prajitorie-de-cafea-locala-ofera-haine-din-saci-de-cafea.html
**AFIN** – is the first non-banking financial institution (NBFI) in Romania created to support social enterprises, impact-driven businesses, and initiatives that put people and the planet before profit. As part of the **ADV Group**, AFIN provides not only capital, but also trust, mentorship, and resources for entrepreneurs building real solutions to social and environmental challenges.
📍 A concrete example of this vision is OPYA – the innovative coffee and sustainable fashion brand launched by ADV Romania, which creates jobs for vulnerable people and transforms coffee sacks into eco-friendly clothing items.
🎯 **AFIN’s vision is clear: an economy where money works for the common good, where investments not only generate profit but also drive change. By connecting capital with ethical and sustainable causes, AFIN becomes a trusted partner for entrepreneurs who seek more than just a business — they seek a legacy.**
