At &BACK COFFEE, our relationship with Fairtrade goes beyond certification. Together, we source from coffee cooperatives that prioritise women’s inclusion - like the Kabng’etuny Farmers Co-operative Society in Kenya.

Registered in 1985, the Kabng’etuny Farmers Co-operative Society is located in Kericho County in the Rift Valley of Kenya. Since then, with over 300 members in Kipkelion and 200 in Nandi County, the Kipkelion Women’s Union was formed and has played a pivotal role in supporting women in coffee farming.

However, the capacity of these women farmers is often limited by domestic responsibilities, lack of financial literacy and a gap in their self-confidence to make decisions in their businesses.

Research shows that when women are in control of their household income, the result is better outcomes for the entire community.

With this foundation, &BACK launched a financial literacy training program to equip women coffee farmers in Kenya with the skills, tools, and confidence to manage household and farm finances.

This unique initiative is aimed at building the financial management skills of these women farmers so they can make smart investments, save for the future, and build resilience to economic shocks. Our goal is to also create a network of women leaders for farmer groups and cooperatives.

The ripple effect is powerful: women who complete the training share their knowledge with others in their cooperatives, multiplying the benefits across families and communities. Stronger financial management means greater resilience, more savings, and brighter futures.

The Kabng’etuny Farmers Cooperative Society is just one example of how Fairtrade sourcing combined with targeted initiatives can help fuel better futures for women farmers and their communities.

From bean to better futures, every cup fuels impact. Happy #Fairtrade Month!