Happy Liberation Day
In Rwanda, July 4th is celebrated as Liberation Day. This day commemorates the end of the Rwandan Genocide and marks the conclusion of the official mourning period of the mass murder of nearly one...
View ArticleNew Life: Aime’s Story
It’s nice to wake up to good news: “Double good news for Aime and Geraldina! 2 boys born!!!!” This was the subject line of the first email I read today. Manu Gatare, our Country Director in Rwanda for...
View ArticleWeekly Good: No Coffee. No Life.
http://landofathousandhills.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/11826475_10205631791528927_1430934820_n.mp4 Jonathan Golden, Founder & CEO, is currently with a group in Rwanda and sharing pieces...
View ArticleBack to School. Back to Busy.
We’ve entered that time of year where kids return to school, routines start falling back into place, traffic thickens, and there’s a general increase of daily bustling. Something else that also...
View ArticleAime Receives a Cow for His Family
A few months ago, we shared with you the story of Aime, fermentation specialist at the Ruli Mountain coffee washing station. Aime was orphaned during the 1994 genocide and left without a family or...
View ArticleThe Sheep Project
Spend five minutes with us, and you’ll hear about two things: our passion for the beautiful country of Rwanda, and our passion for coffee. It’s all we talk about, right? (and for good reason because I...
View ArticleMeet Nimie
We’re growing! Expanding scope in Rwanda has meant new members of our team, and we are thrilled to introduce one of them to you today. Meet Nimie! Full Name: Nimie Chaylone Uwurugwiro Nimie is our...
View ArticleThe Sheep Project: Meet Bellancille
A few weeks ago we shared the genesis of the Sheep Project, an effort in Kiryamo, Rwanda to cultivate economic stability through a community sheep farm. We’ll be continuing to keep you updated on the...
View ArticleThe Sheep Project – Stage Two
A few weeks ago we shared the genesis of The Sheep Project, a venture to launch a self-sustaining community sheep farm in Kiryamo, Rwanda. Sheep, and their wool in particular, have proven to be a...
View ArticleMeet Sophia
At 22 years old, Sophia already has a compelling story of hardship and hope. Her parents and three siblings were dependent on lands that her father had inherited from his father, but a series of...
View ArticleMeet Yves
Remember Sophia? We couldn’t help but be captivated by her story of determination and hope, as she shared how her family’s precarious situation grew even more dire when both parents passed away,...
View ArticleMeet Eric and Claudine
Beyond the farmer, Land of a Thousand Hills works through the non-profit Do Good Initiative to invest in those who shouldn’t necessarily be growing coffee – namely, orphans. Eric and Claudine are...
View ArticleThe Sheep Project – Stage Three
Remember this? The last installment of The Sheep Project chronicled the preparation of ground for the foundation of the barn, a major step toward finally being prepared to care for sheep. Here’s...
View ArticleLand of a Thousand Hills Coffee Now Sold in the Land of a Thousand Hills!
Friends! Exciting news! Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee is now being sold in Rwanda! It’s currently available in some grocery stores and hotels, and will soon appear in local cafes. We’re thrilled!...
View ArticleMeet Jackeline
Meet Mukakarera Jackeline. Jackeline loves her family. A dedicated wife and mother of four children whose ages range from 10 to 15, her days begin and end with creating the best home for them that...
View ArticleThe Sheep Project: Meet Stone
If you’ve been following the Sheep Project, you know that positive ramifications are already being felt by the community, even before any sheep have trotted onto the scene. As more members are...
View ArticleThe Sheep Project – Stage Four
While preparations on the sheep’s home continue, preparations for their care are also in full swing. Captured below are moments from the staff training day: several dedicated hours spent learning how...
View ArticleThe Sheep Project – Stage Five
We’ve seen land prepared, fences built, grass cultivated, a well dug, and a barn built. With the sheep’s arrival fast approaching, was high time for the final touches to the barn and shepherd’s hut to...
View ArticleThe Sheep Project – Stage Six (The FINAL Stage!)
The day has finally arrived! Months of dedicated, back-breaking labor has gone into this moment – and it’s finally here. The sheep have come! Soon Kiryamo will be caught up in the cycle of feeding...
View ArticleThe Effects of Climate Change on Coffee
With global temperatures on the rise – and expected to continue – changing temperatures and weather shifts are having a significant effect on one of the world’s largest industries. Coffee,...
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