Story of change – Kahawatu

Stories of change

Explore these stories to find out more about how Kahawatu Foundation is creating change together with coffee farmers and communities.

Build confidence

Rwanda

Denyse’s story

Denyse has used skills learned in Kahawatu Foundation trainings to earn an income from tailoring and to start other income-generating activities, like livestock rearing.

Build confidence

Rwanda

Ituze Women Group

Kahawatu Foundation supports Ituze Women Group, whose members own a coffee plantation, have soap-making and pineapple-selling businesses, and save together through a VSLA.

Professionalize farmers

Burundi

Frederick’s story

Thanks to training and support from Kahawatu Foundation, Frederick was able to increase his household income through coffee and better meet the needs of his family.

Improve wellbeing

Rwanda

Dukunde Kawa Kiyonza VSLA

With support from Kahawatu Foundation, Dukunde Kawa Kiyonza Village Savings and Loan Association has helped its members to save, invest, and access funding from a social fund.

Build confidence

Rwanda

Turwanyubunebwe Women Group

Training from Kahawatu Foundation has helped Turwanyubunebwe Women Group to improve their coffee production, diversify their income through goat rearing, and receive financial support from a VSLA.

Professionalize farmers

Burundi

Isaac’s Story

Support and training from Kahawatu Foundation had a big impact on Isaac’s journey to achieve economic independence.

Stories of change

Denyse’s story

Ituze Women Group

Frederick’s story

Dukunde Kawa Kiyonza VSLA

Turwanyubunebwe Women Group

Isaac’s Story

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