Hadija Wankusi 44 years old, Muslim, joined Peace Kawomera in 2004
Photo: Holly Moskowitz, 2009
What does Peace Kawomera mean to you?
Peace Kawomera is an organization that has created peace to everyone in the community.
What was life like before Peace Kawomera?
Life was not very good. We used to sell our coffee at a very low price. Income was not a concern of our buyers. It was not fair.
What has been the greatest change in your life since joining Peace Kawomera?
Peace Kawomera trains us on how to maintain our coffee. The standards have gone up and then we are even certified organic.
Did you face any religious discrimination before Peace Kawomera formed?
Before we were friends but not close. The government used to control relationships between religions, but Peace Kawomera is about development of relationships.
How many children live your home?
8
What does Fair Trade mean to you?
As the social premium comes in, we can pay for school fees and goats for our home.