Rosa grew your coffee, from San Ignacio Peru. She is the epitome of perserverance. A Fighter. She and her son Nolberto, are determined to improve their farm.

“What I am most proud of? My kids. They're young people who think that they can overcome the circumstances of their lives and do things that I wasn't able to do.”

- Rosa LLocLLa -

Country: Peru

Region: Cajamarca

Village: Bajo Ihuamaca (San Ignacio)

Age: 42

Civil Status: Widowed

Family: Sons - Nolberto, Juan Carlos and Emerson

Education: Completed Middle School

Favorite Food: Ceviche

Interests: Women's Rights and her children's education

Years Producing Coffee: 30

Farm Size: 8.65 acres (3.5 hectacres)

Farm Elevation: 5,085 feet (1,550 meters)

Coffee Challenges: Low Prices, Erratic Weather and Lack of Labor

Community Challenges: Extreme poverty, No access to healthcare and childhood malnutrition