Navigation
International Chapters
IWCA’s strategy of “Success through Localization” is based upon the formation of chapters in both coffee producing and consuming countries.
Producer Country Chapters (PCC) are alliances of women in the coffee sector headquartered in producer countries (countries of origin). The country is classified as a producer country when a majority of local coffee industry activities include growing, producing, milling, exporting, and other operations at the beginning of the supply chain. Producing countries are often located within Central America, South America, Africa, and Indonesia, but are not limited to these areas.
The following objectives have been defined for PCCs, but they may be adapted to address local conditions:
General Objectives
· Empower women in the origin country to achieve meaningful and sustainable livelihoods
· Connect with alliances of women in coffee-consuming countries
Specific Objectives
· Create a global, regional and national identity for the chapter - promoting the IWCA as well as creating a joint identity with other PCCs
· Develop, retain and expand active membership in the home country
· Promote women in coffee throughout the country
· Liaise with CCCs (Consumer Country Chapters) to make cross-cultural and cross-production chain networks
· Participate with CCCs in joint projects and exchanges
· Help chapter members strengthen their participation in the coffee sector and acquire a voice in their country’s coffee policies
Consumer Country Chapters
Consumer Country Chapters (CCC) are alliances of women in the coffee sector headquartered in consumer countries like the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan. The country is classified as a consumer country when a majority of local coffee industry activities include importing, distributing, roasting, and retailing.
The following objectives have been defined for CCCs, but they may be adapted to address local conditions:
General Objectives
· Empower women in the coffee community to achieve meaningful and sustainable livelihoods
· Connecting with women in coffee-producing and other coffee-consuming countries.
Specific Objectives
· Create a global, regional, and national identity for the chapter promoting the IWCA as well as creating a joint identity with other CCCs
· Develop, retain and expand active membership in the chapter
· Promote women in coffee in the home country
· Liaise with PCCs to create cross-cultural and cross-production chain networks
· Participate with PCCs in joint projects and exchanges.
· Help chapter members strengthen their participation in the coffee sector
The International Women's Coffee Alliance (IWCA) has chapters in both consumer and producer countries around the world. These chapters form independent organizations, following the laws of their own countries. They are invited to join the IWCA as member chapters, allowing them to work with IWCA resources to achieve common goals to promote and recognize women working in the coffee industry.
As part of the success through localization strategy, IWCA chapters continue to be established around the world. As awareness of the IWCA and its work grows, women from more countries contact the organization for guidance on how to become an affiliated chapter.
| Current IWCA Chapters |
Countries Expressing Interest in Forming an IWCA Chapter |
| Colombia | Democratic Republic of Congo |
| Costa Rica | Ethiopia |
| El Salvador | Indonesia |
| Guatemala | Japan |
| Nicaragua | Mexico |
| Dominican Republic | Papua New Guinea |
| Burundi | Ecuador |
| Kenya | Zambia |
| India | |
| Philippines | |
| Uganda | |
| Brazil | |
| Honduras | |
| Rwanda | |
| Tanzania |
Please contact the Chapter Relations Committee if you are interested in forming a chapter or finding out how to contact a chapter in your area.