Plant Hope
Sponsor a Mango Tree in Congo
Restore Lives
This is more than a project. It’s a return, a remembrance, and a revolution. Sponsor a tree. Volunteer your time. Help us restore what history tried to erase, and build something stronger in its place
Let's Cultivate Something Great
Restore lost connections and create a brighter future Congo Brazzaville together.
Matatchebo is a memorial, ecological, and innovative project that preserves and reimagines the stories of century-old mango trees lining the trail where over two million people were deported into slavery. Our mission is to transform a site of historic pain into a new story of renewal and resilience.
OUR MISSION
We are dedicated to reuniting families, restoring lost connections, and fostering economic growth and stability within the community.
Help us to connect descendants of those taken through the Atlantic slave trade with their roots in the Loango Bay, while building a sustainable economic system for those who were left behind.
Ways you can join the mission:
Make a Donation
Every amount you give helps restore history, replant sacred mango trees, and support educational programs rooted in remembrance and renewal. Your contribution directly funds community events, youth materials, and the preservation of ancestral paths. No amount is too small to grow a legacy of peace
Ways you can join the mission:
Become a Volunteer
As a volunteer, you’ll support reforestation efforts, community events and educational materials, locally or abroad. Your presence is a powerful part of the healing through forgiveness.
Ways you can join the mission:
Host a Fundraising Event
Bring your community together to support a mission with global impact. Whether it’s a community event or creative gathering, hosting a fundraiser helps raise awareness and vital resources for the Matatchébo project. Together, we can plant the seeds of remembrance around the world.
Where the Roots Begin: The Story of Matatchébo
Each story below is rooted in the heart of our mission. From the history behind the mango trees to the voices of those building a legacy of peace and remembrance, these articles offer a deeper look into the purpose, people, and progress of Matatchebo. Every post connects back to the impact you help make possible.
Matatchebo is a living memorial of the 2 million Africans stolen from their land
The project aims to provide a sustainable ecosystem for the descendants left behind
Visitors can tour the nurseries and mango tree planting sites in Congo Brazzaville and visit the Loango Bay
Donors can track the progress of their sponsored trees using GPS capabilities.
Our Fundraising Goal
2 million
Project Goal
Our mission: to plant 2 million mango trees along historic routes of remembrance, restoring sacred ground, honoring ancestors, and building a greener future across generations.
400+
TREES PLANTED
We’ve already planted over 400 mango trees, each one a living tribute to the lives lost and the roots being restored through Matatchebo’s growing impact.
50+
VOLUNTEERS
With more than 50 volunteers, our work is community-driven, from planting trees to hosting educational events that preserve the past and inspire renewal.
20+
Project partners
Over 20 mission-aligned partners are helping us expand our reach, from local leaders to global advocates for heritage, healing, and environmental justice.
2 Million Stories. One Tree at a Time.
Preserve history and plant hope. The Matatchebo Project is replanting 2 million mango trees along the historic slave route in the Republic of Congo as living memorials to those who endured the transatlantic slave trade.
THE PEOPLE
We aim to restore the lost connections between the Diaspora and their ancestral roots, fostering a sense of belonging and identity.
THE CULTURE
We aim to preserve the cultural heritage of the Loango people by promoting cultural practices, arts, and crafts that celebrate their identity.
THE JOBS
We empower local communities to take ownership of their natural resources and develop livelihoods that are compatible with the conservation of the environment.
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THE PLANET
We work towards promoting environmental conservation and creating sustainable ecosystems, thereby contributing to the greening of our planet.
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What’s Happening at MatatchEBO
Explore upcoming events, courses, and campaigns you can attend, host, or support, locally and around the world.
Looking for more ways to support our cause?
We offer a variety of merchandise available for purchase. Funds go directly to donations and support the Matcatchebo cause much like a donation or sponsorship would!
