Nelly Folefack
MAYA - Broken But Not Lost Community Hub | London, Ontario
Nelly Folefack Tsague is the founder and CEO of the Community Unit for Holistic Wellbeing (CUHW). With over eight years of experience in social work and employment consulting, Nelly specializes in creating inclusive environments where diverse knowledge and intergenerational skills are valued and respected. Originally from Cameroon and Belgium, her first language is French, and she is fully bilingual in French and English. This multicultural and bilingual background allows her to connect with diverse communities and foster meaningful dialogue. Through CUHW, she strives to transform isolation into connection and “broken” into “renewed,” making inclusion a lived experience for all.
About the Project
MAYA is an intergenerational community hub rooted in the principle “Broken But Not Lost.” The project will bring together seniors, youth, and families to repair objects, cultivate gardens, cook anti-waste meals, and share cultural knowledge in London’s public spaces. By combining environmental action with social inclusion, MAYA transforms isolation into a sense of belonging and waste into valuable resources. Through repair workshops, storytelling gardens, and community kitchens, participants will rediscover their own value and that of others. This initiative will strengthen civic engagement, activate underused public spaces, and foster a culture of resilience, collaboration, and mutual support.