Contacted Friday by this great publication called #Causeconsumer.org to use my photographs from the Gashonga Coffee Cooperative in Rwanda. Important story and great publication to know where to spend thoughtlfully and meaningfully.
 
https://www.causeconsumer.org/2020/06/15/fair-trade-a-swiss-army-knife-of-good/
 
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Gisuma Washing station and farmers of the collective

Gisuma Washing station and farmers of the collective

Gashonga washing station, Cyangugu, Rwanda ©2015 Ilene Perlman

Gashonga washing station, Cyangugu, Rwanda ©2015 Ilene Perlman

Gisuma Washing station and farmers of the collective

Gisuma Washing station and farmers of the collective

Genocide Widows collective within the Gashonga Cooperative   Cyangugu, Rwanda  Right to left  (blue dress) Mukahsitesi Mary,Uwitetera Roasry, Asinkamise Ferbiyani, Nyinawimpada Sophie,Mukahirwa Adelo (grandmother),Moomochiya Jeanne, Mukandutiye Adlethe,Mukarukara Buolentiy

Genocide Widows collective within the Gashonga Cooperative Cyangugu, Rwanda Right to left (blue dress) Mukahsitesi Mary,Uwitetera Roasry, Asinkamise Ferbiyani, Nyinawimpada Sophie,Mukahirwa Adelo (grandmother),Moomochiya Jeanne, Mukandutiye Adlethe,Mukarukara Buolentiy