Established in 2014, Slow Food Kisangani is a non-profit organization located in the Northeast region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It was created by local grassroots communities and is one of the core members of the international Slow Food Movement. The organization managed by volunteers and directed by its members including farmers, fishermen, consumers, cookers, schoolchildren, academics, and journalists. Agricultural projects are then sold by women who envision a food system that is based on the principles of quality and taste, sustainability, and environmental and social justice, reflecting the essence of a food system that is good, clean, and fair for all.
Support Us
Slow Food Kisangani members and donors are the lifeblood of our organization, and your donation, in any amount ,will immediately be used to develop and support Slow Food Kisangani programs and projects. Help change the world with good, clean, and fair food. As we come together to campaign and work in partnership, we are building a massive food movement in this country, from the ground up, and we couldn't do it without you.
MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM
The matching donation program doubles your impact to Slow Food Kisangani. Many employers in our area and across the country will match charitable donations to a to a non-profit organization.
BECOME A MEMBER
Your one-time donation, regardless of the amount, makes a huge difference and allows us to keep our fundraising costs low. Your support ensures that we can continue our work of protecting biodiversity, teaching children about good food through school garden program, and sending delegates to Slow Food National and Terra Madre conferences. Your contribution also makes it possible for us to buy gardening tools such as hoes, spades, rakes, wheelbarrows, boots and gloves. We are a non-profit organization and your donation can be considered as a charitable deduction for national and state tax purposes.
JOIN OUR DONORS CIRCLE
We strive to connect all of our supporters to our local projects. In addition to standard membership benefits, Donor Circle members who donate $90 or more per year will receive additional recognition, special publications, and exclusive event invitations. Your dedication to Slow Food Kisangani helps to make good, clean, and fair food for all a reality. Be involved!
Volunteer
Slow Food Kisangani is a non-profit organization that depends on like-minded volunteers who want to make a difference in our community. We have new programs, projects and events in the works. If you want to get involved or have an idea for an event, send us a message. We would love to hear from you!
Our Mission & Vision
We seek to create dramatic and lasting change in the food system and strive to reconnect the Congolese with the people, plants, animals, fertile soils, and waters that produce our food. We aim to inspire people and communities to change the world through GOOD, CLEAN, and FAIR food for all. Slow Food Kisangani’s mission is to contribute to the improvement of the living conditions of the inhabitants of the city of Kisangani and its surroundings and to help food producers produce sufficiently tasty and clean food without destroying the environment or harming the environment. We aim to improve consumer health and support producers in their efforts to sell their products at a fair price.
GOOD: We believe in delicious food as a daily right. We strive to cultivate joyful links with the community and advocate for the diversity of ecosystems and societies.
CLEAN: We protect natural resources for future generations, help the community and the environment depend on one other, and promote locally grown and sustainably grown food.
FAIR: We build local cooperation and global collaborations while respecting all laws. We do not require any preconditions or identification for participation and we fight for the dignity of labor from field to fork.
Board of Directors
Victor Yemba, President of Counselor Administration, Defender of the African Sovereignty Food. Engaged with Slow Food Kisangani since 2014. Mr Yemba started farming at the age of 6 with his grandparent who loved to farm the local food because of its health benefits.
Parfait Olela, Secretary and Administration Engineer in Water and Forest. Engaged with Slow Food Kisangani since 2014
Deliche Munganga, Treasurer and Presidium Coordinator.
Engaged with Slow Food Kisangani since 2014. Doctor.
Julie Yohali, Membership Chair.
Engaged with Slow Food Kisangani since 2017. Ms Yohali started a local restaurant for the traditional food at the age of 18
Freddy Verhaghe, Communications Director.
Engaged with Slow Food Kisangani since 2015
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Contact us
Rue Munyororo, N°13
Quartier Plateau Medical
Municipality Makiso
Province Of Tshopo
City Of Kisangani, DR-CONGO
