Active members: 212
Female members: 47
Male members: 165
Active from year: 2005
Total production of members (estimate): 45,000 KG
Product: Coffee
Harvest Season: March-July
Export season: From August to December
Certifications: N/A
EUDR: “EUDR ready” for the 2025 harvest
What makes COCAHU special?
COCAHU has a very well-equipped washing station, recently complemented by a first-class coffee warehouse and the acquisition of a truck through a grant from USADF. They now want to boost their coffee production from two to four containers.
In 2022 the cooperative acquired a three-hectare plot which is shared between the 46-strong women’s association and the recently founded youth association. The first significant harvest will be in 2025, and COCAHU would like to produce a microlot of around 500 kilos.
The cooperative would like to gain RFA and Fairtrade certifications as soon as they see market demand.
History
COCAHU was established in 2005 as a cooperative with 213 members, including 46 women. Since 2007, it has been recognized by the Rwanda Cooperative Agency (RCA) and was officially registered on May 17, 2010, in accordance with RCA requirements. COCAHU’s vision is to empower coffee farmers who have long faced the challenges of small-scale farming. Recognizing coffee’s potential as a driver for change, we united to form a cooperative that provides farmers with a stronger market presence, better resources, and opportunities to improve their livelihoods.
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