Thanks to the Fairtrade premium, the Muungano Women's Committee funds a comprehensive empowerment programme each year in the Kalehe communities:
- GALS Training (Gender Action Learning System): participatory method for planning family and community projects
- Scholarships for children of women members: more than 120 scholarships awarded in 2023
- Maternal healthcare: partnership with local health centres for prenatal monitoring
- Community micro-savings: VSLA (Village Savings and Loan Associations) groups in 8 sectors
In 2023, the Fairtrade premium generated more than $45,000 USD reinvested directly in producer communities by the Women's Committee.
