Rwanda Gitega Hills

The Gitega Hills washing station sits within the hills of Southern Rwanda, located a short drive from the Nyungwe Forest, a national park known for its incredible biodiversity of endemic species. Here, local farmer Bernard Uwitije focused primarily on producing commodity coffee until 2015, when he realized the potential for processing fully-washed specialty coffees in partnership with Rwanda Trading Company. Rwanda Trading Company was established in 2009 as a vehicle for positive social impact. This group has displayed a consistent commitment to securing economic freedom and security for smallholder farmers by building resilient, transparent supply chains.