Nakidodo Alisati 42 years old, Muslim
Alisati on her way to town. Photo: Rachel Namadousi, 2005
What does coffee mean to you and your family?
It means a source of income and employment for the family.
What are your hopes for the future?
Our cooperative will be one of the best in the country.
What difference has Fair Trade made in your life?
Fair trade has given me motivation to work and improve quality of coffee because they give fair prices.
What does the Mirembe Kawomera Cooperative mean to your community?
Cooperators share ideas and work peacefully to solve their problems.
What does it mean when religions work together for peace in a world that’s often divided by religious violence?
It means a lot because we see each other as people of one God. Who created us to serve Him. Religions are like departments of production in a factory this means we need each other to serve humanity.
What is the best thing about working together in a cooperative?
It leads to peace and development.