IWCA News & Updates
IWCA News & Updates





Empowering Women in Coffee: The IWCA Quilt Auction
Celebrate the artistry, resilience, and unity of women in the global coffee community with the IWCA Quilt Auction. This handcrafted masterpiece, created from fabrics collected by IWCA chapters worldwide, symbolizes the interconnectedness of women throughout the coffee value chain. The quilt highlights stages of coffee production, from cultivation to cup, bringing visibility to the often-invisible labor behind every sip. Join us in this unique tradition and bid for the honor of displaying this one-of-a-kind piece for a year, showcasing your support for empowering women and transforming coffee-growing communities.
IWCA Chapter Encounter at AFCA
Join us for a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and empower women in coffee at the IWCA Encounter during the AFCA Conference! This event is free to attend and open to all, taking place on February 25th, 2025 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The IWCA Encounter will be part of the 21st African Fine Coffee Conference & Exhibition (AFCC&E).
Mark your calendars for a morning of inspiration, connection, and empowerment at the upcoming IWCA Breakfast Fundraiser, held during the 2025 African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA) conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This special breakfast event is an opportunity to come together in support of women in the coffee industry, celebrating their achievements and discussing ways to drive change and equity in coffee-producing regions across Africa and beyond.
Join Us at the NCA IWCA Breakfast Networking Fundraiser in Houston!
The National Coffee Association’s Annual Convention is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to invite you to one of the event’s most anticipated gatherings: the IWCA Networking Breakfast. This special event is more than just a meal – it’s an inspiring morning dedicated to championing women’s leadership and empowerment in the coffee industry.
Join the IWCA Breakfast Fundraiser at SCA Houston 2025
Don’t miss the IWCA Breakfast Fundraiser at SCA Houston 2025 on April 26, 2025, from 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Grand Ballroom C. This annual event unites global coffee professionals to celebrate and support women in coffee through networking, inspiring talks, and fundraising efforts. Register for the breakfast when you sign up for your SCA badge and be part of a movement that empowers women throughout the coffee value chain.