The Cooperativa Capucas Limitada represents twelve communities in San Pedro and Corquin in Santa Rosa de Copan. They work to promote the sustainable development of their local economy. Reducing poverty and increasing standards of life are their main objectives and ongoing development programs have benefited approximately 5,000 people. The cooperative’s General Assembly, which manages the democratic use of the Fair Trade premium, is comprised of 10 members, nine of whom are women.