An Island of Hope

On Idjwi Island in the Democratic Republic of Congo, surrounded by the waters of Lake Kivu, coffee grows in fertile volcanic soil at 1,500–2,000 meters, producing rich sweetness, gentle spice, and vibrant fruit character. Among SCPNCK’s farmers, 484 women grow Red Bourbon coffee across six modernized washing stations, helping lead the cooperative’s work.

What began with 1,135 members has grown into a movement uniting women, youth, people with disabilities, and others rebuilding their futures — all working toward peace, inclusion, and economic empowerment. SCPNCK’s coffee is CPP and organically certified, scoring 86.7, with exports to Europe and the United States of America. The cooperative reinvested locally to improve life for farming families.

Every coffee shipped beyond Idjwi’s shores carries something greater than exceptional flavor — it carries a community rebuilding itself together.

Interested in sourcing from SCPNCK? Reach out to aurore@sustainablegrowers.org to request samples or learn more.