The Songhaï Center was founded in 1985 by Father Godfrey Nzamujo in Benin, born from his vision to tackle poverty, unemployment, and environmental degradation through a model of self-reliance and sustainability. Frustrated by dependency on foreign aid and unsustainable practices, Father Nzamujo combined modern science with traditional knowledge to create a holistic ecosystem where nothing goes to waste. What began as a small farm has evolved into a thriving hub of innovation, integrating agriculture, renewable energy, and waste management into a self-sustaining cycle. Beyond farming, Songhaï is a training center, empowering thousands each year with skills in sustainable agriculture and entrepreneurship. For Father Nzamujo, Songhaï is about more than growing crops—it’s about growing people and communities, inspiring a movement of resilience and abundance across Africa and beyond.
Location
Porto-Novo, Benin
Website
https://www.songhaicenter.org/Photo credits
Juste Hlannon
Recommended by
Jean-Julien Hazoumé