Akeza Ki Kawa
Building Burundi's coffee future — one barista at a time
Our 3-month barista training program: coffee fundamentals, technique, machine maintenance, service and business — with certification and guaranteed placement.
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Months of training
The program
Three months that change a career
A complete curriculum that prepares Burundian baristas to work in hotels, restaurants, coffee shops — or start their own.
Train
Coffee fundamentals, extraction, latte art, equipment maintenance, service and business basics.
Certify
Recognized certification at the end of the program — a real credential to open doors.
Place
Guaranteed employment placement post-training, or support to launch a micro-enterprise.
Looking to enrol or learn more about training? Full training details on shambakahawa.com →
Stories
Where our graduates are now
"I learned to taste coffee. Now I train my own team."
Aline
Hospitality apprentice → Lead barista, Bujumbura hotel
"Akeza gave me the skills and the confidence to start my own place."
Patrick
Looking for work → Owner, micro coffee bar
"The certification opened doors I didn't know existed."
Solange
Recent graduate → Café manager, Kigali
Partner With Us
Support the next generation
Donors, foundations, hospitality groups and impact investors — partner with Akeza Ki Kawa to scale impact.