This report presents the key findings of a benchmarking assessment of the Scaling Up Farmer Field and Business Schools in Coffee Communities (SUFFBS-C) project, which aims to promote gender-equitable economic empowerment for 4,000 women farmers and their households in the coffee-growing communities of the Rwenzori subregion. The project is structured around four expected outcomes: (1) increased access and control of women and girls over productive resources; (2) enhanced positive gender and social norms; (3) alternative livelihood options and inclusive markets; and (4) strengthened leadership capacities of women farmers and women’s organizations to advocate for gender-equitable agricultural productivity. The baseline study surveyed 389 respondents (79% female, average age 45), with a strong participation rate (95%). Key findings include improved access to resources, with 78% of women having access to financial services and 74% securing land use rights, although significant challenges remain, particularly in credit access and digital financial services. The study also highlighted barriers to the adoption of new agricultural practices and limitations in leadership training, underscoring ongoing gender-based disparities that hinder women's economic empowerment. These challenges are compounded by deeply rooted social norms, particularly concerning land ownership and decision-making, with married women facing additional restrictions. This evaluation reveals crucial insights into the barriers that need to be addressed for enhancing women's economic potential in these communities.