Coffee Rooted in Kasaale, Mountain Elgon
Friends of Mothers Initiative is a women-led specialty coffee producer, honey supplier, and exporter based in eastern Uganda.
Founded in 2015, we work with women farmers on the slopes of Mount Elgon to produce exceptional Arabica coffee and organic wildflower honey while creating opportunities for sustainable livelihoods and community development.
Our work connects the care of women farmers, the richness of Uganda’s land, and the demand for responsibly produced products around the world.
WHY FRIENDS OF MOTHERS
All our farmers are women, with women holding 90% of leadership roles across the organization.
All our farmers are women, with women holding 90% of leadership roles across the organization.
Our specialty coffee consistently achieves cupping scores of 84+, while our wild honey reflects the rich biodiversity of Mount Elgon.
Our specialty coffee consistently achieves cupping scores of 84+, while our wild honey reflects the rich biodiversity of Mount Elgon.
Our certified products are produced through responsible farming and sustainable practices that protect both people and the environment.
Our certified products are produced through responsible farming and sustainable practices that protect both people and the environment.
We build direct relationships with buyers and partners, promoting ethical sourcing and fair value for farmers.
We build direct relationships with buyers and partners, promoting ethical sourcing and fair value for farmers.
With dedicated coffee processing and warehousing facilities, we support quality control, proper storage and efficient preparation of coffee for international markets.
With dedicated coffee processing and warehousing facilities, we support quality control, proper storage and efficient preparation of coffee for international markets.
DISCOVER WHAT WE DO
Grown at high altitudes in rich volcanic soils, our coffee delivers exceptional quality, distinctive flavour, and a long, sweet finish.
Our organic wildflower honey is collected from the diverse natural flora of Mount Elgon and carefully processed to preserve its natural character.

Experience the natural landscapes of Mount Elgon, enjoy bird watching, discover local tourism, and follow the journey of coffee from farm to cup.
THE ORIGIN OF EXCEPTIONAL FLAVOUR
From the coffee farms of Kasaale, located at elevations between 1,400 and 2,500 metres above sea level in the rich volcanic soils of Mount Elgon, to our processing and warehousing facilities, every stage of the journey is carefully managed to preserve quality and prepare our coffee for local and international markets.
Every bean and every hive represents an opportunity to empower women, protect the environment, and build thriving communities.



