Empowering Uganda's Youth in Coffee
Based in Kampala, Ushirikka Youth Coffee Alliance transforms lives through farm-based coffee education, sustainable practices, and global partnerships.
Empowering Uganda's youth through farm-based coffee education and sustainable practices to drive economic and environmental resilience.
A thriving generation of youth-led coffee entrepreneurs driving sustainable growth and connecting Uganda to the world through quality coffee.
Our Core Values
Eight guiding principles shaping how we empower young coffee entrepreneurs across Uganda.
Unity
Uniting youth in coffee for impact and collaboration.
Empowerment
Equipping youth with skills for economic independence.
Sustainability
Preserving coffee farming with eco-friendly practices.
Partnership
Building alliances for innovation and shared growth.
Transparency
Ensuring openness in all our processes and decisions.
Accountability
Taking responsibility for actions and outcomes.
Innovation
Fostering creative solutions in coffee and youth initiatives.
Inclusivity
Encouraging participation from all youth across communities.
Our Impact
Our Journey
Alliance Founded
Launched Ushirikka Youth Coffee Alliance in Kampala, training 30 youths, helping 20 establish farms, and supporting 5 to start export companies.
First Training & Exports
Established 50 youth-led farms, trained 20+ baristas, supported 10 local coffee brands, and completed the first youth-grown coffee export.
Youth Cooperative Formation
Legalized our operations, reached 1,000+ youths, supported 50+ to maintain their farms, and formed the first youth-led coffee cooperative.
Scaling Impact
Plan to establish a 100-acre farm, support 20,000 youths across the coffee value chain, create regional hubs, and train youth farmer support agents.
Grading and care at every stage of the harvest.
Quality control isn't an afterthought for our members; it's built into the process from the first sort. Every batch is graded by hand before it moves further down the chain.
Our Leadership
Muganzi Secure
President
Kiiza Florence Ahurra
Vice President Projects
Musundi Gilbert Bruno
Vice President Membership
Nakayenga Joanita
Secretary & Gender Officer
Mugisha Collins Harvey
Chief Finance Officer
Nabwire Cissy
Programs Manager
Grateful for those who share our vision.
Want to be part of the story?
Whether you farm, brew, trade or simply love coffee, we'd like to hear from you.