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Rwanda's Kopakama cooperative is located in the Western Province, Rutsiro district. It's main coffee washing station, in Mushubati, overlooks beautiful Lake Kivu with majestic mountains surrounding it.
The cooperative has about 1,500 members, 400 of which are women who form the Ejo Heza women's association. Kopakama was founded in 1998 with support from international agencies and the government of Rwanda, and has always played a leadership role in the community, giving farmers an opportunity to work together to work towards rural development.
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Team
Ruth Ann
Church
President of Artisan Coffee Imports
Gervais
KAYITARE
Executive Director - KOPAKAMA COOPERATIVE
Therese
UWIMANA
President - Ejo Heza Women's Association at KOPAKAMA
Info
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Founded in2009
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Legal statusCorporation
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Total number of coffee growers3600
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Roaster relationships0
Coffee production
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Harvest periodMarchMay
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Altitude1600m - 1990m
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Annual average production1920 bags
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Arabica varieties
Awards
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Cup of Excellence Rwanda - 8th place Winning Farm2018