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Kokowagayo – Koperasi Kopi Wanita Gayo

We are proud to work with Kokowagayo (Koperasi Kopi Wanita Gayo), the first and only women-owned and women-led coffee cooperative in Sumatra. Founded in 2014 in Aceh, northern Sumatra, Kokowagayo has become a pioneer in women’s empowerment within the coffee sector while producing some of the region’s most outstanding Gayo coffees.

In many traditional Indonesian cooperatives, women are often excluded from decision-making processes and lack access to financial resources and leadership roles. Kokowagayo was created to challenge this imbalance. As a fully women-run cooperative, it enables female farmers to take leadership not only in coffee production, but also in cooperative management, financial planning, and broader community development.

Beyond coffee, cooperative members diversify their income through growing vegetables and fruits such as avocados and oranges, raising livestock, and producing compost. This holistic approach strengthens financial security while supporting long-term environmental sustainability.

Vision

To improve income and quality of life for women farmers and their families through agriculture and coffee.

Mission

- Strengthen the role of women in coffee production, productivity, and quality

- Build skills in financial literacy and household financial management

- Improve farmers’ knowledge of coffee cultivation and trade

- Promote awareness of health, education, and environmental sustainability to support long-term agricultural development

Each lot from Kokowagayo highlights the distinctive flavor profile of Gayo coffee while representing a direct investment in women’s empowerment and community resilience in Aceh.