HARVESTER: Janet Chemonges has gone from struggling farmer to Chebonet's chairperson with the help of Kabum.
sponsors 500 children and has coffee trees on the grounds that are beginning to produce cherry.) Another daughter, Saraih, gradu- ated from nursing school last year, and her younger children are thriving in secondary and Testimony School. A university scholar- ship also has been set up, using a portion of the profits generated from the international sales of Kabum coffee. Prior to 2009, Janet never dreamed that coffee would be the key
to opening doors that would allow her family to thrive. She has always believed in the quality and uniqueness of her coffee. But now the rest of the world is beginning to take notice, and that's thrilling to her. When she smiles, one can see the shining power of her story.
John Hornbeck also contributed to this article. Fresh Cup Magazine 47