What makes Nyampinga special?

Nyampinga is a pioneering organisation founded by and for women farmers. It has built up a strong track record of delivering training and services to its members, and delivering high quality coffee to its customers. They are now ready to expand, bringing in more women farmers, extending their processing and quality evaluation infrastructure through a grant from USADF and growing their coffee volumes. For this they want to find additional buyers.

History

Nyampinga Cooperative began in 2007 with 60 members, initially as a savings group. In 2009, the cooperative gained legal status but struggled to sell its coffee due to the lack of a washing station. In 2013, Sustainable Growers Rwanda became a long-term partner, supporting the cooperative in agricultural practices, management, and quality control. In 2015, with their assistance, a washing station was built, financing was secured, and market access improved. Today, Nyampinga employs six permanent staff, 100 seasonal workers, and targets five container exports by 2027. It also provides members with loans, health insurance, bonuses, and community resources.

Long-term vision

Nyampinga aims to secure an investment certificate from the Rwanda Development Board and ownership titles for their land from the Rwanda National Land Authority. This move will grant KOPENYA greater authority and security for long-term projects, enhancing credibility with external financiers and donors.

By 2027, Nyampinga plans to increase green coffee sales from two to five containers annually. To reach this goal, the cooperative is developing its own coffee plantation, providing seedlings to replace older plants, and actively recruiting young members—especially women and youth—to build a resilient, productive future workforce. These initiatives aim to boost production levels sustainably and ensure long-term growth.

Farmer engagement

Ejo Heza (future savings), health insurance, and clean water for the local community