Las Damas coffee was grown by 90 members of the COOPAFSI (Cooperative Agraria “Frontera San Ignacio”) cooperative. When it was officially established in June 1969, gender equality was an important factor since the land they purchased was divided among all members. Gender equality has continued to be a driving force, making this co-op extremely unique in how they empower and promote women farmers. Currently, 30% of the co-op’s 300 members are women.

The 90 women farmers whose coffees make up Tres Nubes contribute to the physical and sensory quality of COOPAFSI’s coffee. They focus their efforts on improving coffee quality and consistency, and are always managing new projects and developing new ways to improve the lives of their families.

COOPAFSI aims to improve the living conditions and incomes for all its members by providing loans, assisting with medical costs and exams, offering educational opportunities and higher premiums based on certifications and quality. In 2016, a committee of women was formed to distribute loans which will enable producers to improve their own land while also taking part in new developments for their kitchens, crafts and livestock. The committee also created a computer lab which allows all members to stay up to date with modern technology.