WHO IS VANESSA ZOMMI?
Vanessa Zommi was born in Cameroon in 1995 and is the founder of the company EMERALD MORINGA TEA.
Vanessa’s mum was diagnosed with diabetes. She wanted to help her mum.
The common treatment for diabetes is often very expensive and not affordable for many people. So Vanessa Zommi tried to find an alternative. She did a lot of research and came across the tree Moringa Oleifera.
MORINGA
The leaves of the moringa tree contain many valuable nutrients, e.g. vitamin C, iron, beta-carotene, calcium and potassium.
In addition, the leaves – prepared as tea – can lower the blood sugar level – which is vital for people with diabetes.
When Vanessa found out that moringa trees also grow in Cameroon, she collected and dried the leaves. Her sick mum could then drink the tea made from it.
One day, Vanessa decided to help not only her mum, but also other people with diabetes.
Today, her moringa tea is sold all over Cameroon.
COLOURING VANESSA ZOMMI
OUR RESOURCE PERSON
My name is Geraldine Mua, I am a social worker and I come from Cameroon. I run an accommodation for refugees.
I am active as a volunteer in several migrant organisations in Potsdam:
African Vision Potsdam ( Chairperson 01.01.2017 – 31.12.2019).
FEM- Forum des Empowerements und Teilhabe für Migranten e.V ( Chairwoman 01.01.2020 until today)
NEMIB e.V ( Deputy Chairperson since 01.01.2021)
As part of my voluntary work, I conduct empowerment seminars for women and refugees. In addition, I give workshops for children and young people in which I present, for example, the different areas of everyday life in Cameroon.
FUNDING
This learning content is being supported by Fonds Soziokultur and the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kultur des Landes Brandenburg.
The subsidised institution is solely responsible for the content of the publications.
