About Us

Founded in July 2000, the African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA) is a member-based, non-profit association that represents producers, traders, government, and other support organizations.

AFCA is currently made up of 11 member countries, including Burundi, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, and Zambia. The Secretariat is headquartered in Kampala, Uganda, with representative staff in other member countries.

  • AFCA Promises

    • Strengthen the position and voice of the African fine coffee sector with a producer-forward agenda
    • Leverage our network to create market linkages between coffee buyers and sellers
    • Deliver education programs and business insights to enhance AFCA members’ businesses
    • Build strategic alliances between AFCA members and support organizations

  • Vision

    To foster knowledge and relationships, and to create long-term value for the African fine coffee sector. 

  • Mission

    Convene, motivate, and professionalize the African fine coffee sector through building capacity, creating market linkages, and hosting coffee events. 

  • Core Values

    • Accountability
    • Member-centric approach
    • Collaborative engagement
    • Transformative
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