Who We Are

Taste of Africa is governed by our Board of Trustees. The operational management is also conducted by these Trustees as well as volunteers and young people in the local community.

About Us

Our Driving Force
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At the heart of our mission lies the unwavering commitment to empower and uplift the African community. We strive to create a nurturing environment that is free from discrimination and prejudice, while also providing a vibrant platform to champion, commemorate, and promote our rich history, heritage, and remarkable achievements.

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About Us

Our Objectives
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To target the local African community and build a knowledge base of our history heritage.

To build relationships within the community by connecting with local businesses, schools, and local authorities.

To develop creative arts projects in order to engage the younger generation and acknowledge their achievements.

To use our platform to educate the community on the importance of diversity.

To develop the charity over the next 3 years in order to secure our community relationships, build local sponsorships in order to sustain the work that we do.

To employ young people to build roots in the community and a foundation from which the charity can grow and develop whilst offering professional opportunity and experience to young African members.

To provide African communities a platform for them to showcase their art and talent.
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Our Team
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Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.
Our Team - Folasade Sangowawa

Folasade Sangowawa

FOUNDER

Our Team - Junior Masandi

Junior Masandi

TRUSTEE

Hilaire Agnama

Hilaire Agnama

TRUSTEE

Our Team - Bernice Boateng

Bernice Boateng

MEMBER

Our Team - Elvis Katoto

Elvis Katoto

MEMBER

Our Team - Vaina Lumbiwa

Vaina Lumbiwa

MEMBER

Faisal Kinyiri

Faisal Kinyiri

MEMBER

Georgina Chinaka

Georgina Chinaka

MEMBER

Funke Sangowawa

Funke Sangowawa

MEMBER

Our Team - Khialah Wilson

Khialah Wilson

MEMBER

Yacouba Traore

Yacouba Traore

MEMBER

Who We Are

Our Patrons
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Throughout history, ideas need patrons.
Estephanie Dunn

Estephanie Dunn

PATRON

Mark White

Mark White

PATRON

INSTITUTIONS WHO BELIEVE IN WHAT WE ARE DOING

Our Partners

Your Voice

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Headline Sponsors

Perks

  •  Brand publicised alongside chosen award category.
  • Brand publicised on all Black History Month events in Tees Valley.
  • Opportunity to speak and publicise your organisations services at Annual Taste of Africa