History

Mt Elgon Agroforestry Communities Cooperative Enterprise Ltd (MEACCE) is a farmer- owned Secondary level organization owned by 14 primaries with a combined membership of 3,832 farmers (796 females) that produces certified Fairtrade Organic Washed Bugisu Arabica and Conventional Robusta Coffee grown on the slopes of Mt Elgon and around the Nile River with the mandate to increase farmer household income.

Vision

Our vision is to have a socially and economically thriving community within a sustainable environment and our strategy is not to trade in members’ produce but to help members market their products to their advantage.

Goal

The ultimate goal of MEACCE Ltd is to ensure that the proceeds and premiums generated from the sale of our members’ coffee are invested in community development projects that are geared towards improving their standards of living, climate change adaptation and mitigation as well as promoting gender equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) plus safeguarding people in all aspects of economy and governance.

Sustainability

MEACCE reinvests coffee sales profits into community development, focusing on:

• Climate change adaptation and mitigation: Helping farmers cope with environmental challenges.
• Gender equality and social inclusion (GESI): Supporting the active participation of women and marginalized groups.
• Social safeguards: Ensuring the well-being of all community members.

MEACCE promotes good governance at the community level, fostering transparency, social trust, and cohesion. We believe the future of coffee farming in Mt. Elgon lies in adapting to climate change and adopting sustainable practices. Through education, climate-smart strategies, and partnerships, we are ensuring the long-term resilience of our communities and ecosystems. MEACCE Ltd remains committed to sustainable agriculture, benefiting both our members and the environment for generations.