Food. Dignity. Zero Waste.
Community-led kitchen movement that fights food insecurity and food waste through coordination, care, and technology that respects people first.
What is Takia? 🌍
Takia is a global, community-led movement designed to fight two painful contradictions: people going hungry while good food is thrown away.
We turn surplus into nourishment through community kitchens that are safe, dignified, and resilient. Even in crisis and war zones.
Technology supports Takia, but people lead it. 🤝
What Makes Us Different ✨
Takia is NOT:
- 🚫 A food delivery startup
- 🚫 A charity brand
- 🚫 A centralized aid system
- 🚫 A data extraction platform
Takia IS:
- 🌍 Decentralized
- 🤝 Community owned
- 🛡️ Crisis ready
- 💚 Culture respecting
Meet Chuma
Chuma means "food" in Sudanese slang.
Chuma is the quiet intelligence in the kitchen.
Chuma is not a boss. Chuma is not a judge.
Chuma is support.
Predict Shortages
Anticipates demand before scarcity hits. Focused on prevention, not alarm.
Smart Routing
Matches surplus to real needs. Prioritizes proximity and urgency. Reduces waste.
Nutrition Guidance
Uses available ingredients. Respects cultural food practices. Never moralizes.
How Chuma Works
✓ Chuma MUST:
- 💬Explain every recommendation
- 🤝Allow instant human override
- 🗣️Speak calmly and clearly
- 💚Enhance dignity at all times
✗ Chuma MUST NEVER:
- 🚫Shame anyone
- 🚫Rank people by worthiness
- 🚫Hide uncertainty
- 🚫Override human decisions
If Chuma is unsure, it says so.
Core Principles ✨
Dignity First
No shaming, no ranking, no exposure. Humans override all decisions.
Crisis Ready
Works offline. Graceful failures. Built for instability.
Community Led
Locally run. Volunteers opt in. Donors support without control.
Waste Reduction
Surplus prioritized. Ingredients over cash. Distribution before expiry.
Let's Connect 🤝
Questions? Ideas? Want to help? We'd love to hear from you. Every conversation starts with care.
🍲Building something together?
Whether you're a kitchen, volunteer, partner, or builder, we're here to support you. Let's make care infrastructure that works for everyone.