Elevate's Causes
Through a holistic approach, Elevate Through Coffee aims to enhance sustainable livelihoods by providing women farmers with essential professional training, fair market access, and economic independence.
All Causes
Education
Economic Independence
Quality Education
Education
We offer workshops and ongoing training in best agricultural practices, coffee quality assurance, climate resilience, and leadership. Our programs help farmers sharpen their techniques, reduce wastage, and improve yield, while also nurturing confi dence and community leadership among women.
Economic Independence
By facilitating direct access to fair trade markets, contractual advisory during their trade negotiations, and helping women brand and sell higher value products, we enable them to earn more and reinvest in their families and future.
Quality Evaluation
We work closely with farmers on improving bean quality: from soil health and harvesting techniques through post-harvest processing. Our support includes access to lab testing, quality grading, and buyer feedback so that each harvest meets international standards.
Join Us to Brew Lasting Impact
Your support can help change lives and transform communities. Whether through donations, volunteering, or spreading awareness, every action counts.
Answers to our most frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about our mission and work and quick guide to our programs and processes.
How does your donation help?
expand_moreYour gift fuels every step of our work: from delivering training, buying tools, distributing hygiene supplies, paying quality testers, to ensuring farmers are paid fairly and their work isn't interrupted. Donations also support infrastructure; like drying stations, processing equipment, or transportation that make a lasting impact.
How can I stay updated on the impact of my donation?
expand_moreWe send quarterly newsletters with stories, reports, photos, and financial updates. We also share progress via social media and annual reports. Donors can opt in to special impact-updates or even join fi eld visits (virtual or in person) when possible.
Can I volunteer with my friends / group?
expand_moreAbsolutely! Group volunteering is welcome. Whether you're organizing a fundraiser, helping with community events, or doing remote support work (graphics, translations, media), teams make a big difference. Just get in touch and we'll coordinate logistics and roles.
What portion of funds goes directly to farmers vs administrative costs?
expand_moreWe are committed to transparency. Typically, 80% of every donation goes directly to farmer programs (training, quality improvement, market access), while the rest supports operational costs (staff, transport, communications, infrastructure). Annual fi nancials are available to donors.
Where in Rwanda do you work?
expand_moreWe partner with communities in regions such as (e.g. Eastern Province, Kayonza; Southern Province, Nyamagabe; Northern Province, Musanze). We aim to expand to more districts each year and beyond borders.
