Coffee

Woman picking ripe coffee cherries from a plant, symbolizing empowerment and sustainable farming in rural communities.

Women’s Leadership and Economic Empowerment in Peru’s Coffee Sector

Empowering women is one of the most effective ways to fight poverty. However, in agricultural supply chains like coffee, women face significant cultural and structural barriers. They often lack access to critical resources such as land, finance, and education—key tools for participating fully in the economy and contributing…

Agriculture, Coffee, Gender Equality, Women's Economic Empowerment
Case Studies

Brewing a Better Future: Shanthi’s Journey in Sustainable Coffee Farming

Coffee is a lifeline for millions of farming families. In Andhra Pradesh, smallholder tribal farmers like Shanthi have long cultivated coffee, but they remain far removed from the trends and benefits of the emerging market. Today, with support from TechnoServe, she is part of the specialty coffee movement—learning cupping, improving quality, and earning higher prices.