Muungano

MUUNGANO, meaning “togetherness” in Swahili, captures the spirit that united 350 founding members to establish the Muungano Coffee Cooperative in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on the slopes above Lake Kivu. Through this cooperative, members from diverse communities chose to unite their strengths and rebuild regions once fractured by civil conflict, investing in both coffee and their communities.

The region’s high altitude. rich soil, and climate offer perfect conditions for cultivating Arabica coffee

Despite the many challenges faced by coffee producers in the DRC, the cooperative’s members are committed not only to producing high-quality coffee, but also to improving community well-being—advancing gender equity and fostering economic stability,

Impact Work

2024 Conflict-Driven Displacement Relief in DRC | USD 10,000 | Approved
2024 Kiniezire Landslide January 2024 | USD 5,000 | Approved
2023 Trauma Healing and School Reintegration for Vulnerable Children | USD 25,000 | Approved
2021 Covid Support - Round 2 | USD 4,975 | Completed
2020 COVID Support | USD 1,500 | Completed

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