History

The Organization is registered to operate in the 7 districts on and around Mt. Rwenzori including Kasese, Bunyangabu, Kabarole, Rubirizi, Ntoroko, Bundibugyo and Kamwenge.

The purpose of forming Mt. Rwenzori Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union was to establish farmer managed production and marketing system that will help coffee farmers gain what their effort is worth in the coffee value chain.

Leadership / organizational structure

The Union operates on cooperative principles, governed by a General Assembly with three delegates per member society. The Assembly elects a nine-member Board of Directors, which appoints technical staff to manage daily operations.

A team of five experienced staff ensures high-quality coffee production through excellent field, processing, and management practices.

Mission

A union of economically and socially empowered male and female coffee farmers

Vision

To improve the livelihood of male and female coffee farmers in the Rwenzori region through enabling them to produce the best quality coffee and access gainful markets