Sustainable Organic Urban Lifestyle(SOUL) is a cooperative of urban farmers and ecologists

SOUL is a majority female owned company.

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WHO WE ARE

SOUL approaches and technologies assist members to locally produce and consume their food, energy and other basic needs in ways that are healthier for the body, society and the planet.

The organization has its roots in Johannesburg, with a diverse group of families and friends from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. It has now expanded to include members operating in different countries of Africa and Europe.

SOUL mission is to contribute to a healthy, sustainable and just collective future where the spiritual, social, economic and environmental well-being of all peoples is catered for.

SOUL’s efforts are to bring awareness to solutions and means that individuals, families, communities and businesses can operate sustainably while also looking after the environment. At SOUL we encourage sharing of knowledge on means of developing systems in which can produce organic food, without wastage or chemicals. We have invested greatly in self-contained systems that can efficiently produce herbs and vegetables efficiently even in limited spaces. Furthermore, we are conducting a lot of research in renewable sources like biogas as a viable means of alternative energy sources. The aim being to uplift people from different cultural and socio-economic groups to lead them towards a more sustainable lifestyle.

Our Mission

SOUL aims to bring back nature and agriculture to the center of our households and societies, even in the new urbanized and globalized world we live in today.

SOUL approaches and technologies assist participants to locally produce and consume their food, energy and other basic needs in ways that are healthy for the body, spirit and the planet.

The project originates in Johannesburg (South Africa), with a diverse group of families and friends of different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

SOUL’s mission is to contribute to a healthy, sustainable and just collective future where the spiritual, social, economic and environmental well-being and development of all peoples is catered for.

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Guiding Principles

Reviving Agriculture

Reviving agriculture in our current urban and industrial societies

Empowerment

Empowerment of women, youth and indigenous peoples

Social Justice

Reducing food insecurity and promoting social justice

Well Being

Physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being

Individual Development

Ongoing learning and knowledge generation through participatory consultation, research, action, reflection.

Locally Produced

Reviving agriculture in urban and industrial societies and developing a local economy

Self Sufficiency

Self-sufficiency, employment, and local economic development

Harmony WIth Nature

Harmony with nature, environmental preservation, balanced ecological footprints

Learning Cycles

Providing opportunities for people in the community to effectively learn and benefit

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Khumalo Family

Zipethe Family

Mbugua Family

Ramorotsi Family

Cook family

Kuzwayo Family

Goeieman Family

Filis Family

Baffour Family

Mabazo Family

Naidoo Family

Matsila Family

Reddy Family

Besharati Family

Velante Family

Cinus Family

Climan Family

Skupin Family

Da Carv Family

Monaledi Family

Chabane Family

Soul Africa EXCO

Ms. Qhelani Khumalo

Ms. Qhelani Khumalo

Co-founder and Board of Directors

Ms. Daniela Goeieman

Ms. Daniela Goeieman

Administrative Secretary and Board of Directors

Ms. Londa Kuzwayo

Ms. Londa Kuzwayo

Treasurer, Board of Directors

Adv. Mumbi M. Mbugua

Adv. Mumbi M. Mbugua

Legal Advisor, Board of Directors

Mr. Ntsako Chabane

Mr. Ntsako Chabane

Operations Director, Board Of Directors

Ms. Queen De Carvalho

Ms. Queen De Carvalho

Board Of Directors

Ms. Mashadi Monaledi

Ms. Mashadi Monaledi

Board Of Directors

Dr. Neissan Besharati

Dr. Neissan Besharati

Co-founder and Chair, Board Of Directors

Ms. Qhelani Khumalo

Ms. Qhelani Khumalo

Co-founder and Board of Directors

Ms. Daniela Goeieman

Ms. Daniela Goeieman

Administrative Secretary and Board of Directors

Ms. Londa Kuzwayo

Ms. Londa Kuzwayo

Treasurer, Board of Directors

Adv. Mumbi M. Mbugua

Adv. Mumbi M. Mbugua

Legal Advisor, Board of Directors

Mr. Ntsako Chabane

Mr. Ntsako Chabane

Operations Director, Board Of Directors

Ms. Queen De Carvalho

Ms. Queen De Carvalho

Board Of Directors

Ms. Mashadi Monaledi

Ms. Mashadi Monaledi

Board Of Directors

Dr. Neissan Besharati

Dr. Neissan Besharati

Co-founder and Chair, Board Of Directors

Soul Europa EXCO

Eng. Anonello Climan

Eng. Anonello Climan

Board of Directors

Dr. Marcello Vellante

Dr. Marcello Vellante

Board of Directors

Dr. Michele Cinus

Dr. Michele Cinus

Board of Directors

Eng. Gabriel Skupin

Eng. Gabriel Skupin

Board of Directors

Dr. Enayat Besharati

Dr. Enayat Besharati

Board of Directors

Dr. Neissan Besharati

Dr. Neissan Besharati

Chief Executive

Eng. Anonello Climan

Eng. Anonello Climan

Board of Directors

Dr. Marcello Vellante

Dr. Marcello Vellante

Board of Directors

Dr. Michele Cinus

Dr. Michele Cinus

Board of Directors

Eng. Gabriel Skupin

Eng. Gabriel Skupin

Board of Directors

Dr. Enayat Besharati

Dr. Enayat Besharati

Board of Directors

Dr. Neissan Besharati

Dr. Neissan Besharati

Chief Executive

Where we operate

Belgium

SOUL Belgium

Luxembourg

SOUL Luxembourg

Netherlands

SOUL Netherlands

Botswana

SOUL Botswana

South Africa

SOUL South Africa

Namibia

SOUL Namibia

Lesotho

SOUL Lesotho

Swaziland

SOUL Swaziland

Zimbabwe

SOUL Zimbabwe

Mozambique

SOUL Mozambique

Kenya

SOUL Kenya

Ghana

SOUL Ghana

Rwanda

SOUL Rwanda

Nigeria

SOUL Nigeria

Italy

SOUL Italy

Germany

SOUL Germany

Switzerland

SOUL Switzerland

United Kingdom

SOUL United Kingdom

France

SOUL France