Women in Coffee: Empowerment through Agriculture

Posted on July 30, 2025 · By Enter Africa Team

Across Ethiopia and other African nations, women are taking on critical leadership roles in the coffee supply chain — from cultivation and processing to export logistics and cooperative governance.

Despite facing historical and cultural barriers, women farmers have consistently demonstrated higher-quality output, reinvestment in families, and community-focused leadership. Their contributions are pivotal to sustaining Africa’s reputation for premium coffee.

Enter Africa is committed to empowering women through training, equitable pay, and leadership development programs. We partner with women-led cooperatives and highlight their contributions throughout our supply chain.

When you choose coffee grown by empowered women, you're not just drinking a flavorful cup — you're investing in generational transformation, dignity, and equality.