Volume 1, Issue 1 of Women in Coffee News marks the launch of the International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA) Uganda Chapter’s quarterly newsletter, aimed at advocating for meaningful participation of women across Uganda’s coffee value chain. The issue highlights key sector developments, including the celebration of the Fourth International Coffee Day under the theme “Women in Coffee,” which aligned with IWCA’s mission of promoting gender equality and women’s economic empowerment.

The newsletter features Uganda’s active participation in the 122nd Session of the International Coffee Council in London, strategic board training and governance strengthening initiatives, and the election of a new Governing Board committed to advancing women’s leadership in the coffee sector. It also outlines progress toward developing a five-year strategic plan (2019–2023) to guide advocacy, partnerships, and sustainable growth.

Overall, the publication reinforces IWCA Uganda Chapter’s commitment to empowering women, strengthening institutional capacity, and fostering inclusive development within Uganda’s coffee industry.