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

Improve wellbeing,Professionalize farmers
Case study: Frederick’s story
Burundi
June 22, 2023
Frederick is 67 years old and a father of 6 children. He owns a plantation of 1,620 trees near Gisha Coffee Washing Station in Ngozi, Burundi.

Build confidence , Professionalize farmers
Case study: Consolate’s story
Burundi
June 22, 2023
Consolate is 43 years old. She and her husband have a plantation of 1,050 coffee trees in Nyangungu village in Gitega, Burundi.

Build confidence , Improve wellbeing
Empowering women in Burundi: the role of women’s associations
Burundi
June 22, 2023
In Burundi, women in rural communities have difficulties accessing land and credit. By forming associations, they become more empowered and can access collective or individual funding more easily.

Build confidence , Improve wellbeing
Enhancing farmers’ financial empowerment: the impact of VSLAs
Burundi
June 22, 2023
In the absence of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), it can be difficult for coffee farmers to access the finance they need to manage the day- to-day running of their farm and household.

Build confidence , Improve wellbeing
Case Study: Isaac’s Story
Burundi
June 22, 2023
Isaac, 24 years old, owns a plantation of 300 coffee trees in Nyakabanda Hill, in Ngozi, Burundi.

Improve wellbeing,Professionalize farmers
Case study: Frederick’s story
Burundi
June 22, 2023
Frederick is 67 years old and a father of 6 children. He owns a plantation of 1,620 trees near Gisha Coffee Washing Station in Ngozi, Burundi.

Build confidence , Professionalize farmers
Case study: Consolate’s story
Burundi
June 22, 2023
Consolate is 43 years old. She and her husband have a plantation of 1,050 coffee trees in Nyangungu village in Gitega, Burundi.

Build confidence , Improve wellbeing
Empowering women in Burundi: the role of women’s associations
Burundi
June 22, 2023
In Burundi, women in rural communities have difficulties accessing land and credit. By forming associations, they become more empowered and can access collective or individual funding more easily.

Build confidence , Improve wellbeing
Enhancing farmers’ financial empowerment: the impact of VSLAs
Burundi
June 22, 2023
In the absence of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), it can be difficult for coffee farmers to access the finance they need to manage the day- to-day running of their farm and household.

Build confidence , Improve wellbeing
Case Study: Isaac’s Story
Burundi
June 22, 2023
Isaac, 24 years old, owns a plantation of 300 coffee trees in Nyakabanda Hill, in Ngozi, Burundi.