Abateraninkunga ba Sholi

Investing in Health and Well-being

At Sholi Coffee, we understand that good health is the foundation of a strong community...

Promoting Nutrition and Healthy Living

At Sholi, we go beyond coffee by supporting the health and nutrition of families in our community. Through our community health center, we organize sessions where both cooperative members and non-members learn how to prepare balanced meals for young children to support healthy growth.

To make a lasting impact, we also provide selected families with chickens to supply eggs for better nutrition and teach them how to start home vegetable gardens. These efforts help families build long-term, sustainable habits for better health and well-being.

Supporting Livelihoods Through Livestock

We support our members not only with training and resources, but also by providing cows to help improve their daily lives. These cows offer a regular source of milk, ensuring families have access to essential vitamins and nutrition.

In addition to better health, the cows also provide manure, which members use for composting and improving their soil. This strengthens both their food security and coffee farming practices, creating a more sustainable and self-reliant community.

Diversifying Income Through Beekeeping

To support our members with alternative sources of income during the coffee off-season, Sholi has introduced apiary farming within the community. We began by providing selected members with modern beehives to help them get started in honey production.

This project not only supports household income but also encourages environmental sustainability through pollination. Our goal is to gradually expand the initiative to reach all members of the cooperative.

Committed to Sustainable Farming

At Sholi, we prioritize the health of our environment to ensure the best quality coffee while preserving the earth for future generations. We use proper ground management techniques and a professional irrigation system to prevent soil exhaustion and erosion. Our washing station features a water rotation and cleaning system to minimize waste and protect local water sources.

In addition to sustainable farming practices, we focus on waste management by separating and reusing biodegradable materials like defects and parchment to create organic fertilizer. We also provide regular training for our farmers and members on environmental preservation and eco-friendly farming methods to maintain a harmonious balance between productivity and nature.