International Women's Day

This year, we want to celebrate Women's Day in a special way: we are roasting Cafe des Mamas - a coffee produced by a special women's project in Rwanda.

The Cafe des Mamas women's project was founded by a Canadian social entrepreneur named Heather Cameron. Cameron first visited Rwanda in 2007 and was inspired by the beauty of the country and the hospitality of its inhabitants. However, she was also affected by the impact of the 1994 genocide on the country, particularly on women.

Cameron recognized that many women in rural communities in Rwanda were struggling to earn a living and support their families due to poverty and discrimination. She decided to do something about it and founded the Cafe des Mamas women's project in 2009 to support women in rural communities and improve their economic situation.

Since the project's inception, Cameron has worked closely with local communities and partner organizations to promote awareness of women's rights and gender equality and empower women in Rwanda. The project has reached many women in rural communities and helped improve their living conditions.