Big Ideas,
Real Impact.

The Tsumkwe Ladies Catering Group is managed by Ju/’hoansi women since 2020

Big Ideas, Real Impact.

A woman standing outside near a fence, pointing, with a boy in the background washing dishes. There are bowls and utensils on a wooden table, and a dog is underneath the table. The scene is set in a rural area with trees and cloudy sky in the distance.

Children in line receiving plates of food at a community gathering outside a building in a rural area.

The story:

The Ju/’hoansi Ladies Catering Group (JLCG) was established in 2022.

Eight women from Tsumkwe completed two years of business training at the Chief Bobo Training Center and subsequently decided to form their own catering enterprise.

Since then, they have successfully catered major events, such as the students hostel inauguration in nearby Aasvoelness and the village school inauguration in Den/ui, a tiny village west of Tsumkwe. In those cases, the JLCG served approximately 400 meals and independently managed the entire operation—from estimating food quantities to creating and monitoring the event budget.

The long-term goal is for the JLCG to continue providing catering services throughout the Tsumkwe area for events of various sizes.

The JLCG has now been formally registered as a business with BIPA in Windhoek, marking an important milestone in their growth and professionalism.

How can I help the Ju'/’hoansi Ladies Catering Group?

The JLCG strives to be a sustainable project. However the ladies still need support to purchase cooking material. Your donations help! Go to the donation page and indicate you want to support the Ju/’hoansi Ladies Group.
The JLCG was trained at the Chief Bobo training center. They are now also training other members from the community. By supporting the Chief Bobo training center, you help them to train others!
If you visit the town of Tsumkwe, get in touch with the group! For their contact information, email: alex@culturedplanet.org