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International BSA Member

This data now guides the direction of
IWCA Greece's programming. In
response, the chapter has introduced a
mentoring programme connecting
experienced professionals with women The IWCA Greek Chapter meets
who are new to the industry or seeking at HORECA 2025 in Athens
guidance. These mentor-mentee

relationships aim to boost confidence,
share practical knowledge, and IWCA Greece highlights a vital
support women's career development. truth: equity in coffee is crucial
not only in producing countries
The chapter has also organised but also in consumer nations like
networking events to foster Greece. Although challenges may
community and solidarity among vary, the need for fairness,
women in the coffee industry, as well opportunity, and representation
as cupping sessions that showcase remains a universal constant.
coffees from IWCA chapters
worldwide, particularly those produced The IWCA in Greece serves as a
by women. These events not only raise beacon for inclusive growth and
awareness of women's contributions seeks support across Europe to
to coffee production but also increase achieve its ambitious vision,
visibility and market access for coffees particularly through its upcoming
grown by women. Coffee Leadership Academy,
called 'Blossom', a courageous
Looking to the future, IWCA Greece is initiative to develop the next
establishing an Educational Academy generation of women leaders in
that offers training in coffee education, the coffee industry.
soft skills, negotiation, sales, and basic
financial literacy. These courses aim to To learn more about the

equip women with the tools to thrive successful and professional IWCA
and lead in an industry still Greek chapter, visit their website
characterised by gender imbalance. at https://iwcagreece.org.

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