Ikizere Women Collective

Muzo is nestled in the rolling hills near the heart of Rwanda, about a 2 hour drive North West of the capital city. There are drastically fewer stations in this remote area of the country in comparison to famously populated districts like those immediately surrounding Lake Kivu.

Meaning confidence in Kinyarwanda, Ikizere is Baho’s flagship initiative of more traceable lot separations. It’s a project that we’re incredibly thrilled to be able to support and offer to the North American market, now for the third consecutive season. The group is composed of widowed women and single mothers who share the unique challenges of navigating traditionally patriarchal systems - both the Rwandese society as a whole and more specifically coffee production. Through supporting the Ikizere project, we hope to aid in developing a stronger sense of community between the women and create a platform upon which their voices can be heard.

NAMES of FARMERS CONTRIBUTING
BIBIANE MUKAMBUGUJE 
REGINE NYIRABAHINDE 
TRIPHINE AKIMANIMPAYE 
COSTASIE MUKAMANA 
LOUISE MUKANOHERI 
VERENA MUKAGATERA 
MARGUARTE UWIMANA 
PURIQUERIE INGABIRE 
DONATHA NYIRANKURIKIYINKA 
VESTINE NYIRAMAJYAMBERE