Sholi

Rwanda is poetically known as "the land of a thousand hills". the coffee plantations of Sholi coffee washing station are located in the Cyeza Sector of the Muhanga District. The region is known for its diverse fruit farming and ancient rocks called Sebwugugu.

"Abateraninkunga" is a Kinyarwanda word which translates to "mutual assistance", encapsulating their values to encourage more farmers to join.

Today there are 610 producers, many of them women, growing coffee at altitudes between 1,800 and 2,000 masl. The Coop became Fair Trade certified in 2015, the same year they won the Rwanda Cup of Excellence Award. Everyone at Sholi is treated equally regardless of age, gender, religion or disability. To ensure the well-being of its members, Sholi provides comprehensive health insurance coverage, a reliable loan system that empowers its members to effectively manage their cash flow and easily afford essential expenses, and necessities like school fees.