Here’s the kind of story I wish I could tell more often. A story about beans, bravery, and making a real difference.

ROR Coffee Solutions appropriately chose International Women’s Day to launch their partnership with a women-run coffee farm in Rwanda. Esther Mukangango from Nyarguru, Rwanda flew in to share her incredible journey. And what a story she shared.

Esther Mukangango shared her riveting story, by recounting the inspiring journey of 125 women uniting with a common goal to fight poverty by saving and lending money amongst each other. Together, they formed a union called Nyampinga – which translates to “beautiful women in and out.” Eventually they were raised enough capital to purchase coffee farms.

Their impactful movement earned them global recognition, which led to support from more than three local and international banks to provide these women farmers with working capital for coffee harvesting and processing. Furthermore, with partnership and assistance from non-profit Sustainable Growers, Nyampinga is able to highlight the visibility of women coffee farmers from seed to cup.   

In the past, women like Esther had never tasted nor had access to coffee in Rwanda as it was seen as a man’s drink. Which makes it even more remarkable that today she not only owns coffee farms but is able to export her product to the USA, Europe and to the Middle East. And in so doing achieve Esther’s goal. Several women farmers are now able to solve their primary needs by sending their children to school, paying for health insurance, and contributing to a pension scheme for the elderly.

I get press releases from PR agencies all the time. This is why I chose to write about this one: ROR Coffee is throwing its weight behind these incredible women in very real terms – a slice of every sale goes right back to Esther and the Nyampinga team, helping them grow even more.

The launch event wasn’t just talk. ROR Coffee brewed up some of Esther’s finest for everyone to try. I’m not often blown away by coffee. But Esther’s washed coffee is exceptional. But don’t just take my word for it. RoR is making the coffee available for sale today. Order yours here.