RWANDA Kabyiniro Ngorero WASHED

In 2003, 28 farmers in Muhororo region decided to form a cooperative to increase coffee production and bolster their income. That initial group was composed of 22 women and 6 men. The cooperative remains in charge of the farm operations on the land granted to them by the district. Their collaboration is proving profitable and helping members pay for their health insurance, school fees and more.