{"id":23582,"date":"2026-07-15T09:03:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T08:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rutasoka.com\/?page_id=23582"},"modified":"2026-07-27T14:08:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T13:08:41","slug":"var-grundare_2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rutasoka.com\/en\/var-grundare_2\/","title":{"rendered":"Our founder_2"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The story behind Rutasoka From South Kivu to Sweden<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Rebu Burubwa grew up in South Kivu in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where coffee has long been a natural part of people's everyday lives and an important source of livelihood.

When political unrest forced him and his family to seek refuge in Sweden in 2007, a new chapter in his life began. At the same time, his ties to his homeland and the people there remained just as strong.

Living between East Africa and Sweden gave Rebu a unique perspective. He saw how coffee can create opportunities when built on quality, long-term partnerships and shared value creation.

That conviction became the foundation for Rutasoka \u2013 a company that connects exceptional coffee from East Africa with businesses and consumers in Sweden through a transparent value chain built on quality, trust and long-term relationships.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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A vision that lives on<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Before founding Rutasoka, Rebu was driven by a desire to create opportunities for the communities that shaped him. When he saw the challenges facing his hometown of Uvira, he decided to take action. In 2017, he initiated a women\u2019s clinic to improve access to prenatal care and safe childbirth. It was the beginning of a long-term commitment to creating lasting value. Today, that same commitment lives on through Rutasoka. Through long-term partnerships, responsible trade and local initiatives, we work together with our partners to strengthen people\u2019s livelihoods and create lasting opportunities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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