Togetherness in
Every Cup
Togetherness in
Every Cup
The Muungano Cooperative sits on the volcanic slopes above the western shore of Lake Kivu, around Kiniezire in South Kivu, over three hours south of Goma by a rugged dirt road.
Founded in 2009, Muungano represents over 4,100 smallholder farmers, nearly half of them women. It was built on unity and gender equity, bringing farmers from diverse backgrounds under one shared vision. 'Muungano' means 'togetherness' in Swahili.
In its early years, farmers worked with milling equipment dating back to the early 20th century. Today the cooperative runs two modern washing stations and a cupping laboratory, with a trained team of coffee professionals.
Working in the Democratic Republic of Congo means limited infrastructure and difficult logistics. Muungano's farmers stay committed to quality and to the full potential of their Bourbon trees.
Muungano earned Organic certification in 2017, opening doors to international specialty markets, and introduced natural-processed coffees in 2018.
By 2023, Muungano added farmer-washed Kivu 4 alongside its premium fully-washed Kivu 3. Even the Kivu 4 grade scores consistently between 83 and 85 points.
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Where it Grows
Muungano’s member farmers work the volcanic slopes above the western shore of Lake Kivu, around Kiniezire in South Kivu, a few hours south of Goma.
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