Insufficient funds and a full spectrum of social problems have hindered attempts to intervene. But with the organic and Fair Trade premiums paid by OPTCO and Caffe Ibis, they are now able to promote the organization of the female coffee farmers and their integration into social, political, and occupational organizations.

In 2003, the first encounter of Women Coffee Producers was held. Out of this, a new idea of separating their coffee from the rest of production was proposed as the women, with the combined efforts of OPTCO and our partners in Peru, PROASSA, CICAP, and CECANOR, searched for ideas to improve their living conditions. for the first time, their coffee is now being separated and sold a a ' produced by women only' specialty rganic and Fair Trade coffee.

There are currently 464 women coffee farmers involved with the Cafe Femenino Coffee Project. Over the next year, our goal is to strengthen the women's efforts through regional and zonal conferences and by promoting activities that provide greater economic opportunities.

The Cafe Femenino story is about hope. We hope you will share the story and the coffee with others. In doing so, you are helping to improve the quality of life, and the social and economic system, for women coffee farmers in Peru. By purchasing Cafe Femenino, you enjoy its fine quality and wonderful taste.

Cafe Femenino Organization