ETHIOPIA LALESA MANJA

Established in July 2023 by an Ethiopian woman led coffee exporter, Lalesa Washing Station was founded on a belief that coffee can be a meaningful force for change. After acquiring the land, a warehouse and drying beds were completed in September 2023. Since then, Lalesa has continued to grow with a focus on quality, sustainability and creating better opportunities for women farmers.

Some of the women contributing to this lot are part of the Ama Commitment Scheme, an initiative supporting meaningful change for women in rural Ethiopia. By working more closely with farmers, the programme helps women receive better prices for their coffee while creating a stronger connection between the quality of their work and its value.

At Lalesa, this commitment extends beyond coffee. The Ama Commitment Scheme has supported the establishment of a day care centre for workers’ children, giving them a safe place to learn and grow during harvest. It also allows mothers to focus on their work and contribute more income to their families. For Lalesa, improving coffee quality goes hand in hand with creating better conditions for the people behind it.