Every coffee-growing region has a story.

For Friends of Mothers Initiative, our story begins in Kasaale, on the slopes of Mount Elgon in eastern Uganda, where women farmers grow Arabica coffee in rich volcanic soils at elevations between 1,400 and 2,500 metres above sea level.

But for coffee to truly create greater opportunity for the people who produce it, its story must travel.

That is why opportunities to connect with the wider international coffee community matter.

Our journey to the International Coffee Organization in London represents an important step in sharing the story of Uganda’s coffee, our women farmers, and the work being done to build stronger coffee value chains.

More Than a Cup of Coffee

Coffee connects people across continents.

A cup enjoyed in one part of the world can begin with a farmer working thousands of kilometres away.

Between those two points is a complex journey involving farmers, processors, exporters, importers, roasters, retailers, and consumers.

Taking our coffee to an international platform such as the International Coffee Organization creates an opportunity to participate in conversations that shape the future of coffee.

It allows us to share our experience, learn from others, and build relationships with people who understand the importance of a stronger and more inclusive coffee sector.

Sharing the Story of Women Farmers

At the centre of our work are the women farmers who produce the coffee.

Their work begins in the field, but their contribution extends far beyond the farm.

Through coffee production, women create livelihoods, support families, and contribute to the development of rural communities.

When their coffee reaches international markets, it carries more than a flavour profile.

It carries the story of their work.

It carries the story of Mount Elgon.

And it carries the possibility of building stronger connections between producers and the global coffee community.

Connecting Origin with Opportunity

The future of coffee depends on strong relationships.

Farmers need access to markets. Buyers need quality and reliability. Consumers increasingly want to understand where their coffee comes from and who is behind it.

Building connections between these different parts of the value chain is essential.

For Friends of Mothers Initiative, international engagement is part of our commitment to taking Ugandan coffee further while ensuring that the people and places behind the coffee remain at the centre of the story.

From our farms and processing operations to international conversations, every connection creates an opportunity to learn, grow, and build something meaningful.

The Journey Continues

Taking our coffee to London is not the end of the journey.

It is part of a much bigger one.

A journey that began with women farmers working the land of Mount Elgon and continues through processing, quality control, partnerships, and international markets.

The world is full of coffee.

But every coffee has an origin.

Ours begins in Kasaale.

And we are proud to share its story with the world.