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Su Su Aung

Myanmar · Ywangan, Shan State · Amayar Coffee
Su Su Aung standing at the drying beds of Amayar Coffee Factory in Ywangan, Myanmar
Su Su at Amayar Coffee Factory · Ywangan, Shan State

“Behind every cup is the hard work, passion, and determination of farmers, especially women. I hope you taste not only the quality, but also our story.”

Su Su Aung
Her next goal

“My hope is to build a sustainable future for coffee farming and inspire more women to become confident leaders in agriculture.”

Her story

Achievements

I am proud to be a woman farmer contributing to Myanmar’s coffee industry. My greatest achievement is turning my knowledge and experience into opportunities for women to grow, lead, and succeed in agriculture.

Challenges

Climate change, high farming costs, limited resources, and difficulty accessing markets make farming challenging, especially for women farmers.

Her experience as a woman farmer

I want others to know that being a woman farmer is challenging, but it is also empowering. With knowledge, support, and determination, women can lead, create change, and build a better future for agriculture.

Su Su Aung holding coffee cherries in both hands beside baskets of freshly harvested cherries

Do what needs to be done, keep moving forward, and never give up.

Su Su sorting freshly harvested coffee cherries

Su Su Aung smiling and holding a handful of drying coffee cherries at the raised beds outside Amayar Coffee Factory
Su Su at the drying beds of Amayar Coffee Factory.Ywangan, Shan State, Myanmar · Photos: Amayar Coffee staff
Su Su Aung pouring hot water over glasses of ground coffee during a cupping session at Amayar
Su Su leading a quality check and tasting session.
Su Su Aung
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Shared in collaboration with Amayar Coffee.

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