Organic Peru COOPAFSI "Las Damas de San Ignacio" Fair Trade USA (GP)

Located in the Cajamarca region of Peru, COOPAFSI (Cooperative Agraria “Frontera San Ignacio” Ltda) was officially established in June 1969. When purchasing and dividing the land among producers, the cooperative wanted to emphasize the importance of gender equality.

COOPAFSI is special because they empower and promote women-grown coffee. These women contribute to the physical and sensory quality of the coffee, always managing new projects and developing ways to improve the lives of their families. They focus their efforts on improving quality and delivering consistent coffee to different markets.

In 2016, COOPAFSI formed a committee of women responsible for distributing loans to their producers. These loans enable producers to improve their own land while also taking part in new developments for their kitchens, crafts, and livestock. The committee also built a computer lab, allowing all members to stay up to date with modern technology.