Empowering Women, Transforming Coffee

Advancing Women's Integration in the Coffee Value Chain – Building resilient, inclusive communities through grassroots leadership and sustainable coffee farming in Kenya.

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Women farmers trained in sustainable practices, financial literacy, and leadership skills through our Mashinani program.

Building Women-Led Coffee Communities

AWICI Mashinani is a transformative grassroots program designed to integrate women farmers into every stage of the coffee value chain, from farm to market.

We work directly with women in rural Kenyan communities, providing them with the training, resources, and networks they need to become leaders in sustainable coffee production, cooperative governance, and climate-resilient farming.

Through hands-on training, mentorship, and access to markets, we’re not just improving livelihoods – we’re re-imagining the future of coffee as one that is equitable, sustainable, and community-driven.

Why AWICI Mashinani Matters

Creating lasting change through empowerment, education, and economic opportunity

Skills & Training

Comprehensive training in sustainable farming practices, post-harvest handling, quality control, and organic certification pathways.

Leadership Development

Building confident leaders through cooperative governance training, financial literacy, and community organizing skills.

Market Access

Connecting women farmers directly to premium markets, fair trade networks, and value-added opportunities in the coffee supply chain.

Climate Resilience

Equipping communities with climate-smart agriculture techniques, water conservation methods, and adaptive farming strategies.

A Historic Launch at Kipkelion Coffee Mill

Over 200 women farmers gathered for the inaugural program
Partnership with local cooperatives, county government, and community leaders
First cohort trained in sustainable practices and quality improvement
Establishment of women-led demonstration farms across the region
Commitment to long-term economic empowerment and inclusion

This is just the beginning. AWICI Mashinani will expand to reach thousands of women across Kenya’s coffee-growing regions.

Trusted Partners & Stakeholders

Implemented in collaboration with sector leaders committed to gender equity

Join Us in Creating Change

Whether you’re a development partner, coffee buyer, investor, or supporter – there’s a role for you in the AWICI Mashinani movement.