Women in tea and coffee
We’re committed to the empowerment of women within our supply chains.
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Women in tea and coffee
We invest in long-term programmes that help address a range of challenges women face in rural communities, by providing access to resources and training, through improving sanitation and health care facilities, and ensuring human rights are respected.
For the long term

Securing the future of our industries means being committed to the empowerment of women within our supply chains.
Some of our projects
Why do we do it?
Gender equality is a fundamental human right. Investing in women accelerates social and economic progress.
In East Africa, female farmers account for 60% of the country’s agricultural workforce and men earn around 30% more.
Economic and social discrimination against women puts them at risk of exploitation and gender-based violence.