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.



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
The Soul Village – Angel Investors
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
Co-founder and Board of Directors

Ms. Daniela Goeieman
Administrative Secretary and Board of Directors

Ms. Londa Kuzwayo
Treasurer, Board of Directors

Adv. Mumbi M. Mbugua
Legal Advisor, Board of Directors

Mr. Ntsako Chabane
Operations Director, Board Of Directors

Ms. Queen De Carvalho
Board Of Directors

Ms. Mashadi Monaledi
Board Of Directors

Dr. Neissan Besharati
Co-founder and Chair, Board Of Directors

Ms. Qhelani Khumalo
Co-founder and Board of Directors

Ms. Daniela Goeieman
Administrative Secretary and Board of Directors

Ms. Londa Kuzwayo
Treasurer, Board of Directors

Adv. Mumbi M. Mbugua
Legal Advisor, Board of Directors

Mr. Ntsako Chabane
Operations Director, Board Of Directors

Ms. Queen De Carvalho
Board Of Directors

Ms. Mashadi Monaledi
Board Of Directors

Dr. Neissan Besharati
Co-founder and Chair, Board Of Directors
Soul Europa EXCO

Eng. Anonello Climan
Board of Directors

Dr. Marcello Vellante
Board of Directors

Dr. Michele Cinus
Board of Directors

Eng. Gabriel Skupin
Board of Directors

Dr. Enayat Besharati
Board of Directors

Dr. Neissan Besharati
Chief Executive

Eng. Anonello Climan
Board of Directors

Dr. Marcello Vellante
Board of Directors

Dr. Michele Cinus
Board of Directors

Eng. Gabriel Skupin
Board of Directors

Dr. Enayat Besharati
Board of Directors

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