The road to opening Teranga came with its share of challenges. Administrative hurdles—particularly around securing approval as a social housing provider—caused delays and led to a shift in the centre’s target audience. Moving forward, the space will welcome young people under the age of 26 with little or no income, selected based on their motivation to actively engage in the project.

It wasn’t until October that the SOS Faim team was finally able to take over the premises and begin setting up the space. With the invaluable support of Ingrid from Couleur Tribu, the design and furnishings were carefully crafted to embody the values of sustainability and togetherness.

The end result? A warm, inviting space that blends old and new—where every piece of furniture has a story to tell, symbolising reuse, resilience, and a second life.

On 12 November, Teranga opened its doors to the public on a memorable evening. In the presence of numerous stakeholders, donors such as the Fondation André Losch, the Œuvre Nationale de Secours Grande-Duchesse Charlotte and the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs. Guests explored the premises and watched the rural comedy “La ferme du Bois Fleury” by Fred Dubonnet.

On 3 December, Teranga welcomed its first visitors, curious to discover this new space dedicated to the food transition.

Teranga provides eight rooms for rent to young people aged 18 to 26, enabling them to live in a stimulating environment while taking an active part in the activities of the place. 2 volunteers are involved in the life of the centre on a full-time basis. They are joined by 6 young people, who in exchange for an affordable rent, commit to devoting around five hours a week to projects linked to the food transition and the Teranga community, thus benefiting from tailor-made training and an enriching experience.

Various training courses give these young people the keys to becoming active citizens in this dynamic world: on agricultural and food issues (e.g. through the “fresque agri-alim”, debates on topical films, etc.) as well as on group management, communication, the construction of certain tools, and by taking part as observers in activities, in order to acquire leadership autonomy.

Teranga offers a multitude of activities to raise awareness and get the community involved:

• Practical workshops on fermentation, reducing food waste and seasonal cooking.
• Themed library and games library for young and old.
• Meetings with local producers and tastings of local produce.
• Film debates and exhibitions to explore issues surrounding sustainable food.

A 400 m² educational garden is also being developed, providing an additional space for learning and experimenting together.

Teranga would be nothing without the commitment of its volunteers and partners. Collaborations have been established with the University of Luxembourg, the Schëfflenger Jugendhaus and the Maison Relais de Schifflange to develop activity programmes from 2025, strengthening the grassroots of the project.

Want to get involved? Teranga is always looking for motivated volunteers to run workshops, organise events or simply share their ideas.

To learn more about Teranga and its activities, visit www.teranga.lu.