United Organic Coffee Growers, Uganda

Uganda

Active members: 270
Active from year: 2000
Total production capacity: 208,073 kg of green beans

Product: Coffee
Certifications: Fairtrade, Organic

Sales information

Product: Washed Arabica, farmer processed
Quality: 83.75 cup score (fruity, pleasant nutty, refined, perfectly balanced)
Quantity: 168,000 kg of green beans

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United Organic Coffee Growers (UOCG)began in 2000 as a Youth group consisting of 20 members. In 2007 they got registered as United Organic Coffee Growers Limited by Guarantee.

Progreso has been supportingUOCG since 2015. Currently UOCG is bulking approximately 210 MT parchment from their members, providing about 8 containers of green beans for export.

Contact Progreso for more information: janet@progreso.nl

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January 13, 2025 / /

Introducing our newest Program Manager Uganda at Progreso

We are pleased to welcome a new colleague, Phiona Nakusi to the Progreso team, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge from nearly two decades in the coffee industry.
November 1, 2024 / / ,

MECAHC Secures Major Loan from Root Capital 

MECAHC, one of our partners in Uganda, has secured a substantial loan of USD 200,000 from Root Capital. This critical financial boost allows them to strengthen their business, expand their reach, and maintain their independence. It’s a milestone that reflects MECAHC’s growing capacity and resilience in the competitive coffee market, and it highlights how Progreso’s support can open doors to larger financing opportunities. 
October 31, 2024 / /

Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and LDC Field Visit to Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan

In September 2024, Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) visited Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan in North Sumatra to monitor the cooperative's progress. The team included representatives from Progreso, Rabo Foundation, and LDC, including program managers and agronomists.
October 17, 2024 /

Building Partnerships for Coffee Success in Uganda: A Joint Visit by Rabo Foundation and Progreso Foundation

Earlier this month, a key visit took place to three coffee cooperatives in Eastern Uganda—MEACCE, MECAHC, and Bushika—by Anne Rappoldt (Program Manager Africa at Rabo Foundation), Imke Straaten (Program Manager Africa at Progreso Foundation), and Janet Maate (Project Manager Uganda at Progreso Foundation). These cooperatives are great examples of how targeted support and collaboration can significantly boost the coffee sector in Uganda.
October 14, 2024 /

Beyco, a new cocoa adventure in Côte d’Ivoire

From September 8th to 21st, Progreso’s Federica Marra - Senior Product Owner at Beyco - and Natan Yao - Progreso’s Project Manager for Cote d’ Ivoire - travelled from west to east across Cote d’ Ivoire, exploring cocoa plantations and meeting dedicated producers and innovative technologies along the way. 
July 29, 2024 /

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Rwenzori Farmers Cooperative Union, Uganda

Uganda

Active members: 315 active members
Active from year: 2005
Total production capacity: 140,112 kg of green beans

Product:Coffee, cocoa and vanilla
Certifications: Fairtrade

Sales information

Product: Natural Arabica, centrally processed
Quality: 84 cup score (fruity, pleasant winey, mild aftertaste)
Quantity: 58,000 kg of green beans

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Rwenzori Farmers’ Co-operative Union– RFCU consists of members who are engaged in the production of vanilla, coffee and cocoa. RFCU started as an association of farmers in 2005 and registered as a Union in 2014.

Progreso has been supporting RFCU since 2015 focussing on the coffee value chain. Currently RFCU is involved in centrally processed natural sundried arabica.

 

Contact Progreso for more information: janet@progreso.nl

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February 6, 2025 /

Meet Marie Gbla: our newest Project Officer Côte d’Ivoire

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January 28, 2025 /

Meet our new Supervisory Board Member: Iris van der Velden

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January 13, 2025 / /

Introducing our newest Program Manager Uganda at Progreso

We are pleased to welcome a new colleague, Phiona Nakusi to the Progreso team, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge from nearly two decades in the coffee industry.
November 1, 2024 / / ,

MECAHC Secures Major Loan from Root Capital 

MECAHC, one of our partners in Uganda, has secured a substantial loan of USD 200,000 from Root Capital. This critical financial boost allows them to strengthen their business, expand their reach, and maintain their independence. It’s a milestone that reflects MECAHC’s growing capacity and resilience in the competitive coffee market, and it highlights how Progreso’s support can open doors to larger financing opportunities. 
October 31, 2024 / /

Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and LDC Field Visit to Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan

In September 2024, Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) visited Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan in North Sumatra to monitor the cooperative's progress. The team included representatives from Progreso, Rabo Foundation, and LDC, including program managers and agronomists.
October 17, 2024 /

Building Partnerships for Coffee Success in Uganda: A Joint Visit by Rabo Foundation and Progreso Foundation

Earlier this month, a key visit took place to three coffee cooperatives in Eastern Uganda—MEACCE, MECAHC, and Bushika—by Anne Rappoldt (Program Manager Africa at Rabo Foundation), Imke Straaten (Program Manager Africa at Progreso Foundation), and Janet Maate (Project Manager Uganda at Progreso Foundation). These cooperatives are great examples of how targeted support and collaboration can significantly boost the coffee sector in Uganda.
October 14, 2024 /

Beyco, a new cocoa adventure in Côte d’Ivoire

From September 8th to 21st, Progreso’s Federica Marra - Senior Product Owner at Beyco - and Natan Yao - Progreso’s Project Manager for Cote d’ Ivoire - travelled from west to east across Cote d’ Ivoire, exploring cocoa plantations and meeting dedicated producers and innovative technologies along the way. 
July 29, 2024 /

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Mt. Elgon Coffee and Honey Cooperative Society (MECAHC), Uganda

Uganda

Active members: 698
Active from year: 2017
Total production capacity: 133,000 kg green beans

Product: Coffee
Certifications: Organic, Fairtrade in process

Sales information

Product : Arabica Coffee
Quality: 80-86 cupping score
Quantity: 69,000 kg green beans

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MECAHC is located on the slopes of the Mt. Elgon in Eastern Uganda. It is here, at at up to 2,000 meters above sea level, where one of the finest washed Arabica coffee of the country is produced. The cooperative started as a beekeeping and coffee integration project. After the successful completion of the project, the farmers decided to form MECAHC and, together, market coffee and honey.

MECAHC is receiving support from Progreso since 2021, in order to strengthen its capacity, improve coffee quality, get Fairtrade certified and start exporting their coffees.

Contact Progreso for more information: janet@progreso.nl

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February 6, 2025 /

Meet Marie Gbla: our newest Project Officer Côte d’Ivoire

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January 28, 2025 /

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Iris brings a wealth of experience in international economics, sustainability, and social
January 13, 2025 / /

Introducing our newest Program Manager Uganda at Progreso

We are pleased to welcome a new colleague, Phiona Nakusi to the Progreso team, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge from nearly two decades in the coffee industry.
November 1, 2024 / / ,

MECAHC Secures Major Loan from Root Capital 

MECAHC, one of our partners in Uganda, has secured a substantial loan of USD 200,000 from Root Capital. This critical financial boost allows them to strengthen their business, expand their reach, and maintain their independence. It’s a milestone that reflects MECAHC’s growing capacity and resilience in the competitive coffee market, and it highlights how Progreso’s support can open doors to larger financing opportunities. 
October 31, 2024 / /

Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and LDC Field Visit to Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan

In September 2024, Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) visited Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan in North Sumatra to monitor the cooperative's progress. The team included representatives from Progreso, Rabo Foundation, and LDC, including program managers and agronomists.
October 17, 2024 /

Building Partnerships for Coffee Success in Uganda: A Joint Visit by Rabo Foundation and Progreso Foundation

Earlier this month, a key visit took place to three coffee cooperatives in Eastern Uganda—MEACCE, MECAHC, and Bushika—by Anne Rappoldt (Program Manager Africa at Rabo Foundation), Imke Straaten (Program Manager Africa at Progreso Foundation), and Janet Maate (Project Manager Uganda at Progreso Foundation). These cooperatives are great examples of how targeted support and collaboration can significantly boost the coffee sector in Uganda.
October 14, 2024 /

Beyco, a new cocoa adventure in Côte d’Ivoire

From September 8th to 21st, Progreso’s Federica Marra - Senior Product Owner at Beyco - and Natan Yao - Progreso’s Project Manager for Cote d’ Ivoire - travelled from west to east across Cote d’ Ivoire, exploring cocoa plantations and meeting dedicated producers and innovative technologies along the way. 
July 29, 2024 /

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Kanyenze People’s SACCO, Uganda

Uganda

Active members: 1.364
Active from year: 2007
Total production capacity: 491,039 kg of green beans

Product: Coffee
Certifications: N/A

Sales information

Product: Washed Arabica, centrally processed
Quantity: 85,000 kg of green beans

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Kanyenze People’s SACCO started as a Community-Based Organization in 2000 and registered as a savings and credit society in 2007. In 2012 Kanyenze started bulking and marketing their natural arabica coffee to local coffee companies and traders. Progreso started working with Kanyenze in 2015, and currently has an operational washing station where they process cherries from their members to a well-appreciated washed arabica.

Contact Progreso for more information: janet@progreso.nl

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February 6, 2025 /

Meet Marie Gbla: our newest Project Officer Côte d’Ivoire

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January 28, 2025 /

Meet our new Supervisory Board Member: Iris van der Velden

Iris brings a wealth of experience in international economics, sustainability, and social
January 13, 2025 / /

Introducing our newest Program Manager Uganda at Progreso

We are pleased to welcome a new colleague, Phiona Nakusi to the Progreso team, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge from nearly two decades in the coffee industry.
November 1, 2024 / / ,

MECAHC Secures Major Loan from Root Capital 

MECAHC, one of our partners in Uganda, has secured a substantial loan of USD 200,000 from Root Capital. This critical financial boost allows them to strengthen their business, expand their reach, and maintain their independence. It’s a milestone that reflects MECAHC’s growing capacity and resilience in the competitive coffee market, and it highlights how Progreso’s support can open doors to larger financing opportunities. 
October 31, 2024 / /

Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and LDC Field Visit to Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan

In September 2024, Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) visited Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan in North Sumatra to monitor the cooperative's progress. The team included representatives from Progreso, Rabo Foundation, and LDC, including program managers and agronomists.
October 17, 2024 /

Building Partnerships for Coffee Success in Uganda: A Joint Visit by Rabo Foundation and Progreso Foundation

Earlier this month, a key visit took place to three coffee cooperatives in Eastern Uganda—MEACCE, MECAHC, and Bushika—by Anne Rappoldt (Program Manager Africa at Rabo Foundation), Imke Straaten (Program Manager Africa at Progreso Foundation), and Janet Maate (Project Manager Uganda at Progreso Foundation). These cooperatives are great examples of how targeted support and collaboration can significantly boost the coffee sector in Uganda.
October 14, 2024 /

Beyco, a new cocoa adventure in Côte d’Ivoire

From September 8th to 21st, Progreso’s Federica Marra - Senior Product Owner at Beyco - and Natan Yao - Progreso’s Project Manager for Cote d’ Ivoire - travelled from west to east across Cote d’ Ivoire, exploring cocoa plantations and meeting dedicated producers and innovative technologies along the way. 
July 29, 2024 /

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Kabeywa, Uganda

Uganda

Active members: 388
Active from year: 2010
Total production capacity: 96,761 kg of green beans

Product: Coffee
Certifications: Fairtrade

Sales information

Product: Washed Arabica, farmer and centrally processed
Variety/Quality: 84.25 cup score (fruity, lemon, butter, rich)
Quantity: 70,000 kg of green beans

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Kabeywa was started by a small group of 15 farmers in 2005. It is also since this year that Progreso has been working with them to help them become a become a professional business. In the past years Kabeywa has improved their management capacity and expanded their washing station. Currently, they have both centrally washed arabica and farmer processed arabica.

Contact Progreso for more information: daan@progreso.nl

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February 6, 2025 /

Meet Marie Gbla: our newest Project Officer Côte d’Ivoire

With a new member in our team, of course, we couldn’t pass
January 28, 2025 /

Meet our new Supervisory Board Member: Iris van der Velden

Iris brings a wealth of experience in international economics, sustainability, and social
January 13, 2025 / /

Introducing our newest Program Manager Uganda at Progreso

We are pleased to welcome a new colleague, Phiona Nakusi to the Progreso team, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge from nearly two decades in the coffee industry.
November 1, 2024 / / ,

MECAHC Secures Major Loan from Root Capital 

MECAHC, one of our partners in Uganda, has secured a substantial loan of USD 200,000 from Root Capital. This critical financial boost allows them to strengthen their business, expand their reach, and maintain their independence. It’s a milestone that reflects MECAHC’s growing capacity and resilience in the competitive coffee market, and it highlights how Progreso’s support can open doors to larger financing opportunities. 
October 31, 2024 / /

Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and LDC Field Visit to Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan

In September 2024, Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) visited Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan in North Sumatra to monitor the cooperative's progress. The team included representatives from Progreso, Rabo Foundation, and LDC, including program managers and agronomists.
October 17, 2024 /

Building Partnerships for Coffee Success in Uganda: A Joint Visit by Rabo Foundation and Progreso Foundation

Earlier this month, a key visit took place to three coffee cooperatives in Eastern Uganda—MEACCE, MECAHC, and Bushika—by Anne Rappoldt (Program Manager Africa at Rabo Foundation), Imke Straaten (Program Manager Africa at Progreso Foundation), and Janet Maate (Project Manager Uganda at Progreso Foundation). These cooperatives are great examples of how targeted support and collaboration can significantly boost the coffee sector in Uganda.
October 14, 2024 /

Beyco, a new cocoa adventure in Côte d’Ivoire

From September 8th to 21st, Progreso’s Federica Marra - Senior Product Owner at Beyco - and Natan Yao - Progreso’s Project Manager for Cote d’ Ivoire - travelled from west to east across Cote d’ Ivoire, exploring cocoa plantations and meeting dedicated producers and innovative technologies along the way. 
July 29, 2024 /

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Busongora J County Joint Farmers Cooperative, Uganda

Uganda

Active members: 516
Active from year: 2003
Total production capacity: 232,500 kg of green beans

Product: Coffee
Certifications: N/A

Sales information

Product: Washed and natural Arabica, centrally processed
Variety/Quality: Specialty Coffee
Quantity: 63,000 kg of green beans

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The Busongora coopertive is located in the Rwenzori mountains, in western Uganda. The Rwenzori mountains are characterised by there fertile soils, ideal for the growth of coffee. The cooperative was established in2003 and fully registered as a cooperative in 2021. That same year Busongora started working with Progreso to sell specialty coffee to buyers abroad.

 

 

 

 

Contact Progreso for more information: janet@progreso.nl

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February 6, 2025 /

Meet Marie Gbla: our newest Project Officer Côte d’Ivoire

With a new member in our team, of course, we couldn’t pass
January 28, 2025 /

Meet our new Supervisory Board Member: Iris van der Velden

Iris brings a wealth of experience in international economics, sustainability, and social
January 13, 2025 / /

Introducing our newest Program Manager Uganda at Progreso

We are pleased to welcome a new colleague, Phiona Nakusi to the Progreso team, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge from nearly two decades in the coffee industry.
November 1, 2024 / / ,

MECAHC Secures Major Loan from Root Capital 

MECAHC, one of our partners in Uganda, has secured a substantial loan of USD 200,000 from Root Capital. This critical financial boost allows them to strengthen their business, expand their reach, and maintain their independence. It’s a milestone that reflects MECAHC’s growing capacity and resilience in the competitive coffee market, and it highlights how Progreso’s support can open doors to larger financing opportunities. 
October 31, 2024 / /

Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and LDC Field Visit to Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan

In September 2024, Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) visited Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan in North Sumatra to monitor the cooperative's progress. The team included representatives from Progreso, Rabo Foundation, and LDC, including program managers and agronomists.
October 17, 2024 /

Building Partnerships for Coffee Success in Uganda: A Joint Visit by Rabo Foundation and Progreso Foundation

Earlier this month, a key visit took place to three coffee cooperatives in Eastern Uganda—MEACCE, MECAHC, and Bushika—by Anne Rappoldt (Program Manager Africa at Rabo Foundation), Imke Straaten (Program Manager Africa at Progreso Foundation), and Janet Maate (Project Manager Uganda at Progreso Foundation). These cooperatives are great examples of how targeted support and collaboration can significantly boost the coffee sector in Uganda.
October 14, 2024 /

Beyco, a new cocoa adventure in Côte d’Ivoire

From September 8th to 21st, Progreso’s Federica Marra - Senior Product Owner at Beyco - and Natan Yao - Progreso’s Project Manager for Cote d’ Ivoire - travelled from west to east across Cote d’ Ivoire, exploring cocoa plantations and meeting dedicated producers and innovative technologies along the way. 
July 29, 2024 /

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Bundibugyo Improved Cocoa Farmers Cooperative Society Ltd, Uganda

Uganda

Active members: 4.808
Active from year: 2012
Total production capacity: 3.00.000 kg of dry cocoa beans

Product: Cocoa
Certifications: : Fairtrade, organic in process

Sales information

Product: Cocoa, farmer and centrally processed
Variety/Quality: FAQ, export grade, specialty fine flavor
Quantity: 3.000.000 kg of dry cocoa beans

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Bundibugyo Improved Cocoa Farmers Cooperative Society Ltd (BIC) started as an association in 2012.

Since 2014 they have been supported by the Rabo Foundation for loan facility. Since 2019 Progreso is also working with BIC to strengthen the business capacity and improve the quality.

 

 

 

Contact Progreso for more information: janet@progreso.nl

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April 23, 2025 / /

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February 6, 2025 /

Meet Marie Gbla: our newest Project Officer Côte d’Ivoire

With a new member in our team, of course, we couldn’t pass
January 28, 2025 /

Meet our new Supervisory Board Member: Iris van der Velden

Iris brings a wealth of experience in international economics, sustainability, and social
January 13, 2025 / /

Introducing our newest Program Manager Uganda at Progreso

We are pleased to welcome a new colleague, Phiona Nakusi to the Progreso team, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge from nearly two decades in the coffee industry.
November 1, 2024 / / ,

MECAHC Secures Major Loan from Root Capital 

MECAHC, one of our partners in Uganda, has secured a substantial loan of USD 200,000 from Root Capital. This critical financial boost allows them to strengthen their business, expand their reach, and maintain their independence. It’s a milestone that reflects MECAHC’s growing capacity and resilience in the competitive coffee market, and it highlights how Progreso’s support can open doors to larger financing opportunities. 
October 31, 2024 / /

Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and LDC Field Visit to Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan

In September 2024, Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) visited Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan in North Sumatra to monitor the cooperative's progress. The team included representatives from Progreso, Rabo Foundation, and LDC, including program managers and agronomists.
October 17, 2024 /

Building Partnerships for Coffee Success in Uganda: A Joint Visit by Rabo Foundation and Progreso Foundation

Earlier this month, a key visit took place to three coffee cooperatives in Eastern Uganda—MEACCE, MECAHC, and Bushika—by Anne Rappoldt (Program Manager Africa at Rabo Foundation), Imke Straaten (Program Manager Africa at Progreso Foundation), and Janet Maate (Project Manager Uganda at Progreso Foundation). These cooperatives are great examples of how targeted support and collaboration can significantly boost the coffee sector in Uganda.
October 14, 2024 /

Beyco, a new cocoa adventure in Côte d’Ivoire

From September 8th to 21st, Progreso’s Federica Marra - Senior Product Owner at Beyco - and Natan Yao - Progreso’s Project Manager for Cote d’ Ivoire - travelled from west to east across Cote d’ Ivoire, exploring cocoa plantations and meeting dedicated producers and innovative technologies along the way. 
July 29, 2024 /

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Mt. Rwenzori Coffee  Farmers, Uganda

Uganda

Active members: 1,254 active members
Active from year: 2014
Total production capacity: 330,000 kg of green beans

Product: Coffee
Certifications: Fairtrade

Sales information

Product: Natural Arabica, centrally processed
Variety/Quality: Naturals, farm washed and centrally washed Arabica
Quantity: 126,000 kg of green beans

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The Mt Rwenzori Coffee Farmers’ Cooperative Union is located in the Kasese district, in the Rwenzori region of western Uganda. MRCFCU was founded in 2014 and formally registered in 2018. It currently consists of 25 primary societies and local groups, with 1,254 active members who are dedicated to the production of coffee.

With support from Progreso MRCFCU is strengthening its capacity, has become Fairtrade certified, has built micro washing stations and is preparing to direct export high-quality coffee.

 

Contact Progreso for more information: janet@progreso.nl

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April 23, 2025 / /

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February 6, 2025 /

Meet Marie Gbla: our newest Project Officer Côte d’Ivoire

With a new member in our team, of course, we couldn’t pass
January 28, 2025 /

Meet our new Supervisory Board Member: Iris van der Velden

Iris brings a wealth of experience in international economics, sustainability, and social
January 13, 2025 / /

Introducing our newest Program Manager Uganda at Progreso

We are pleased to welcome a new colleague, Phiona Nakusi to the Progreso team, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge from nearly two decades in the coffee industry.
November 1, 2024 / / ,

MECAHC Secures Major Loan from Root Capital 

MECAHC, one of our partners in Uganda, has secured a substantial loan of USD 200,000 from Root Capital. This critical financial boost allows them to strengthen their business, expand their reach, and maintain their independence. It’s a milestone that reflects MECAHC’s growing capacity and resilience in the competitive coffee market, and it highlights how Progreso’s support can open doors to larger financing opportunities. 
October 31, 2024 / /

Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and LDC Field Visit to Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan

In September 2024, Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) visited Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan in North Sumatra to monitor the cooperative's progress. The team included representatives from Progreso, Rabo Foundation, and LDC, including program managers and agronomists.
October 17, 2024 /

Building Partnerships for Coffee Success in Uganda: A Joint Visit by Rabo Foundation and Progreso Foundation

Earlier this month, a key visit took place to three coffee cooperatives in Eastern Uganda—MEACCE, MECAHC, and Bushika—by Anne Rappoldt (Program Manager Africa at Rabo Foundation), Imke Straaten (Program Manager Africa at Progreso Foundation), and Janet Maate (Project Manager Uganda at Progreso Foundation). These cooperatives are great examples of how targeted support and collaboration can significantly boost the coffee sector in Uganda.
October 14, 2024 /

Beyco, a new cocoa adventure in Côte d’Ivoire

From September 8th to 21st, Progreso’s Federica Marra - Senior Product Owner at Beyco - and Natan Yao - Progreso’s Project Manager for Cote d’ Ivoire - travelled from west to east across Cote d’ Ivoire, exploring cocoa plantations and meeting dedicated producers and innovative technologies along the way. 
July 29, 2024 /

Students from EAE Business School Barcelona collaborate with Progreso & Beyco to improve sustainable coffee production

Over the past months and as a part of their Final Master

Connecting Coffee  Cocoa

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Bukonzo Joint, Uganda

Uganda

Active members: 1.707
Active from year: 1999
Total production capacity: 5,640,566 kg of green beans

Product: Coffee
Certifications: Fairtrade, Organic

Sales information

Product  Washed Arabica, centrally processed
Quantity: 422,400 kg of green beans

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Bukonzo Joint Cooperative Union Limited was registered in 1999 and currently has over 1700 members and 15 farmer owned washing stations. Bukonzo Joint is one of the largest Unions in Uganda with established market relations worldwide.

Contact Progreso for more information: janet@progreso.nl

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April 23, 2025 / /

Join Progreso as Managing Director

For the full ToR, please see here: https://www.progreso.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Vacancy-Managing-Director-Progreso-1.pdf Progreso is looking for
February 6, 2025 /

Meet Marie Gbla: our newest Project Officer Côte d’Ivoire

With a new member in our team, of course, we couldn’t pass
January 28, 2025 /

Meet our new Supervisory Board Member: Iris van der Velden

Iris brings a wealth of experience in international economics, sustainability, and social
January 13, 2025 / /

Introducing our newest Program Manager Uganda at Progreso

We are pleased to welcome a new colleague, Phiona Nakusi to the Progreso team, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge from nearly two decades in the coffee industry.
November 1, 2024 / / ,

MECAHC Secures Major Loan from Root Capital 

MECAHC, one of our partners in Uganda, has secured a substantial loan of USD 200,000 from Root Capital. This critical financial boost allows them to strengthen their business, expand their reach, and maintain their independence. It’s a milestone that reflects MECAHC’s growing capacity and resilience in the competitive coffee market, and it highlights how Progreso’s support can open doors to larger financing opportunities. 
October 31, 2024 / /

Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and LDC Field Visit to Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan

In September 2024, Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) visited Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan in North Sumatra to monitor the cooperative's progress. The team included representatives from Progreso, Rabo Foundation, and LDC, including program managers and agronomists.
October 17, 2024 /

Building Partnerships for Coffee Success in Uganda: A Joint Visit by Rabo Foundation and Progreso Foundation

Earlier this month, a key visit took place to three coffee cooperatives in Eastern Uganda—MEACCE, MECAHC, and Bushika—by Anne Rappoldt (Program Manager Africa at Rabo Foundation), Imke Straaten (Program Manager Africa at Progreso Foundation), and Janet Maate (Project Manager Uganda at Progreso Foundation). These cooperatives are great examples of how targeted support and collaboration can significantly boost the coffee sector in Uganda.
October 14, 2024 /

Beyco, a new cocoa adventure in Côte d’Ivoire

From September 8th to 21st, Progreso’s Federica Marra - Senior Product Owner at Beyco - and Natan Yao - Progreso’s Project Manager for Cote d’ Ivoire - travelled from west to east across Cote d’ Ivoire, exploring cocoa plantations and meeting dedicated producers and innovative technologies along the way. 
July 29, 2024 /

Students from EAE Business School Barcelona collaborate with Progreso & Beyco to improve sustainable coffee production

Over the past months and as a part of their Final Master

Connecting Coffee  Cocoa

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Bufombo Organic Farmers Association, Uganda

Uganda

Active members: 942
Active from year: 1997
Total production capacity: 425,250 kg parchment

Product: Coffee
Certifications: Fairtrade, Organic, UTZ

Sales information

Product: Arabica, farmer washed
Quality: 80 cupping score

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Progreso has been supporting BOFA since 2014 through capacity building on financial and business management, Certification Standards and Compliance of the board, staff and farmer members.

To improve the coffee production, trainers were trained and farm tools were distributed. With support from Progreso, BOFA has been able to sell about 80% of its’ coffee for a premium price, and they obtained working capital from the Rabobank Foundation. Furthermore,BOFA established a banana mother garden and distributed quality maize and bean seeds in order to improve food security of its’ members.

Contact Progreso for more information: janet@progreso.nl

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April 23, 2025 / /

Join Progreso as Managing Director

For the full ToR, please see here: https://www.progreso.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Vacancy-Managing-Director-Progreso-1.pdf Progreso is looking for
February 6, 2025 /

Meet Marie Gbla: our newest Project Officer Côte d’Ivoire

With a new member in our team, of course, we couldn’t pass
January 28, 2025 /

Meet our new Supervisory Board Member: Iris van der Velden

Iris brings a wealth of experience in international economics, sustainability, and social
January 13, 2025 / /

Introducing our newest Program Manager Uganda at Progreso

We are pleased to welcome a new colleague, Phiona Nakusi to the Progreso team, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge from nearly two decades in the coffee industry.
November 1, 2024 / / ,

MECAHC Secures Major Loan from Root Capital 

MECAHC, one of our partners in Uganda, has secured a substantial loan of USD 200,000 from Root Capital. This critical financial boost allows them to strengthen their business, expand their reach, and maintain their independence. It’s a milestone that reflects MECAHC’s growing capacity and resilience in the competitive coffee market, and it highlights how Progreso’s support can open doors to larger financing opportunities. 
October 31, 2024 / /

Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and LDC Field Visit to Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan

In September 2024, Progreso Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) visited Koperasi Kopi Lintong Humbang Hasundutan in North Sumatra to monitor the cooperative's progress. The team included representatives from Progreso, Rabo Foundation, and LDC, including program managers and agronomists.
October 17, 2024 /

Building Partnerships for Coffee Success in Uganda: A Joint Visit by Rabo Foundation and Progreso Foundation

Earlier this month, a key visit took place to three coffee cooperatives in Eastern Uganda—MEACCE, MECAHC, and Bushika—by Anne Rappoldt (Program Manager Africa at Rabo Foundation), Imke Straaten (Program Manager Africa at Progreso Foundation), and Janet Maate (Project Manager Uganda at Progreso Foundation). These cooperatives are great examples of how targeted support and collaboration can significantly boost the coffee sector in Uganda.
October 14, 2024 /

Beyco, a new cocoa adventure in Côte d’Ivoire

From September 8th to 21st, Progreso’s Federica Marra - Senior Product Owner at Beyco - and Natan Yao - Progreso’s Project Manager for Cote d’ Ivoire - travelled from west to east across Cote d’ Ivoire, exploring cocoa plantations and meeting dedicated producers and innovative technologies along the way. 
July 29, 2024 /

Students from EAE Business School Barcelona collaborate with Progreso & Beyco to improve sustainable coffee production

Over the past months and as a part of their Final Master

Connecting Coffee  Cocoa

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1092 AD Amsterdam

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