We are reducing food insecurity, food-borne illness, and waste through solar-powered refrigeration in community markets in DR Congo.
Our mission is simple: to give local market vendors a way to keep their perishables fresh — reducing spoilage, improving food hygiene, and increasing their earnings. Together, we’re building a sustainable and food-secure future.
By the
Numbers
We are prioritizing sustainable, accessible refrigeration for as many people as possible.
100%
of our cold rooms are powered by solar energy — reducing our carbon footprint and ensuring reliable service, 24/7.
85%
of food and essential goods in DR Congo are purchased from local vendors at traditional community markets.
37%
of produce in Sub-Saharan Africa spoils after harvest — enough to feed at least 48M people (and valued at US$4B).
“With more than 110 million hungry mouths to feed in Congo, we can’t afford for so much food to go to waste after harvest. By providing reliable solar-powered cold storage infrastructure, Frigo Africa is taking steps to help solve some of our continent’s most urgent social, economic, and environmental issues.”
— Jean Luc Kalambayi, Founder
FRIGO AFRICA 