Rwanda Abakundakawa (OCT 25)

Abakundakawa cooperative farmers hand-pick ripe cherries on the volcanic slopes of Rwanda’s mountainous Gakenke district. The region’s distinct microclimate, high elevation, and rich volcanic soils help produce coffees with balanced sweet, floral, and fruit-forward notes. Founded in 2004, Abakundakawa has grown from 180 to nearly 2,000 members and now operates two washing stations. The co-op is a central economic and organizing institution, building local infrastructure, paying dividends, and supporting projects like supplying fresh water to a local hospital. It also provides health insurance and, through an NGO partnership, dairy cows to improve food security. This lot was produced by members of Abakundakawa’s women’s associations—Duhingekawa and Abanyameraka—whose tailoring center, training programs, and income initiatives build economic and social resilience across the community. This coffee was grown using organic practices by certified organic producers at origin.