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Meet Our Ambassadors
Our vibrant African team works closely with local restaurants, hotels, and street vendors to deliver daily meals and build awareness about Pro-Poor Tourism. This region pulses with entrepreneurial energy and rich culinary traditions that make every meal a celebration of community.
Ambassador Yaship Bakam
Abuja, Nigeria
Leading the charge in our largest national network, Yashim champions vibrant market collaborations and forges innovative tourism partnerships across Nigeria. He has successfully collaborated with partners to create over 300 plates of food for local communities — and counting!
Chasulwa Valencia Marumoagae
Botswana
We’re thrilled to welcome Chasulwa Valencia Marumoagae to the Tourism 4 Food family as our newly appointed Local Ambassador in Botswana!
A passionate tour guide and cultural advocate, Valencia brings a deep love for showcasing Botswana’s rich cuisine, vibrant traditions, and tourism potential. Her vision to lead community food tours like “Taste of Botswana” aligns perfectly with our mission to feed local communities, one plate at a time.
Here's to a journey of impact, innovation, and inspiration. 💛
Welcome aboard, Ambassador Valencia — your success is our success!
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East Africa
Our East African ambassadors combine hospitality, culture, and innovation to create meaningful food-sharing programs in fast-growing urban and tourism centers. This region showcases how wildlife tourism and cultural experiences can directly support local communities.
Kenya & Tanzania
Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Arusha, Dar es Salaam
Safari capitals where tourism meets community impact, connecting visitors with local feeding programs and cultural exchanges that benefit entire neighborhoods.
Rwanda & Uganda
Kigali, Kampala
Mountain gorilla tourism hubs pioneering sustainable hospitality models that ensure tourism revenues directly support local food security initiatives.
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa Region
The birthplace of coffee culture, where ancient hospitality traditions meet modern tourism-for-development programs in urban and rural communities.
Central Africa
Ambassadors in Central Africa work under challenging conditions to ensure that donated meals reach children and families in overlooked and underserved areas. Despite infrastructural challenges, this region demonstrates remarkable resilience and community solidarity.
🇨🇩 DR Congo
Kinshasa, Goma
Africa's second-largest country, where ambassadors navigate complex logistics to deliver hope through sustainable tourism and community feeding programs.
🇨🇲 Cameroon
Douala Region
Cultural crossroads where French and English-speaking communities unite around shared meals and ecotourism initiatives.
🇬🇦 Gabon
Libreville
Forest nation leveraging eco-tourism to support indigenous communities and wildlife conservation through community dining programs.
Our Central African network proves that even in the most challenging environments, tourism can be a force for positive change, connecting remote communities with global visitors while ensuring local families have access to nutritious meals.
Southern Africa
From rural schools to local feeding kitchens, our Southern Africa team activates tourism partners to support vulnerable groups and create long-term solutions to hunger. This region combines world-class tourism infrastructure with deep community connections.
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🇿🇦 South Africa
Tourism powerhouse where established hospitality industry partners with local communities to scale feeding programs across urban townships and rural villages.
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🇿🇲 Zambia
Victoria Falls gateway connecting adventure tourism with community empowerment through sustainable meal programs and cultural exchanges.
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🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Heritage tourism destination where ancient traditions meet modern food security initiatives, supporting local families through cultural tourism experiences.
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🇳🇦 Namibia & 🇲🇼 Malawi
Desert and lake nations showcasing how diverse landscapes and tourism styles can unite around the common goal of community nutrition and empowerment.

Impact Spotlight: Our Southern Africa network has established feeding programs in over 150 schools and community centers, directly benefiting more than 25,000 children through tourism-funded meal initiatives.
North Africa
With deep-rooted hospitality traditions, North African ambassadors are integrating tourism, food culture, and community welfare in powerful ways. This region exemplifies how ancient traditions of generosity can scale through modern tourism networks.
🇪🇬 Egypt
Where pharaonic hospitality meets modern tourism, connecting millions of visitors with local communities through shared dining experiences and cultural exchange programs that support food security.
🇹🇳 Tunisia & 🇲🇦 Morocco
Mediterranean and Saharan crossroads where traditional hospitality customs create natural partnerships between tourists and local families, scaling ancient generosity through modern tourism infrastructure.
"In North Africa, sharing food with strangers is not charity—it is culture. Tourism gives us the opportunity to share this beautiful tradition with the world while ensuring no child in our community goes hungry."
— Ambassador Amina, Morocco
Global Presence & Leadership
Beyond Africa, Grand Ambassadors oversee global outreach, international partnerships, and the expansion of our mission across continents. These ambassadors work with the diaspora, international tourism organizations, and donors to scale impact and keep the movement alive—everywhere. Mr Horecan
🎙️ Mr Horecan
Global Brand Ambassador & Convener, Tourism 4 Food
Mr Horecan is the visionary behind Tourism 4 Food, a global voice for Pro-Poor Tourism, and a passionate advocate for using tourism as a tool to fight hunger and poverty. With over two decades of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry across Africa and Europe, he leads the movement to turn travel into a force for food security, equity, and community empowerment.
As Global Brand Ambassador and Convener, Mr Horecan mobilizes partners, inspires ambassadors, and connects communities—from local restaurants to global tourism stakeholders—under one unshakable mission:
"To feed one million children—one plate at a time."
📍 Connect Globally
Follow Mr Horecan's journey and join the conversation on social media: @MrHorecan
📧 Direct Contact
Reach out directly: [email protected]
Join the Movement in Your Region
No matter where you are, you can be part of the change. We are always looking for passionate individuals to represent their communities, bridge the gap between tourism and local needs, and transform travel into a tool for social good.
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Represent Your Country
Become the voice for pro-poor tourism in your region, connecting visitors with meaningful community experiences that create lasting impact.
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Feed Your Neighbors
Establish feeding programs, partner with local restaurants and hotels, and ensure tourism revenues directly benefit those who need it most.
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Be Part of Something Bigger
Join a continental network of changemakers working toward the shared goal of feeding one million children through sustainable tourism practices.

Ready to Make a Difference? Ambassador applications are reviewed monthly. We provide training, resources, and ongoing support to help you succeed in your region.
📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 Follow: @MrHorecan | #Tourism4Food | #ComeEat | #Feed1Million