Visionary Chef David Hoener's 'Cuisine sans Frontières' Celebrates 20 Years of Global Impact
David Hoener, a social entrepreneur, established Cuisine sans Frontières 20 years ago. The organisation began with a community kitchen in Colombia during its civil war and has since expanded globally, building restaurants, catering facilities, and training centres in crisis-ridden regions. Hoener and his wife now call Ecuador home, where the organisation works with indigenous groups on environmental protection and social coexistence.
Hoener's initial vision was to foster social connection and support civil society through shared eating and cooking experiences. Today, Cuisine sans Frontières operates in various crisis and war zones, collaborating with local partners to create spaces for non-violent exchange. The organisation offers training programs in Ecuador, including a unique initiative on a training ship along the Río Napo and a partnership with the state university in Puyo.
In addition to his work with Cuisine sans Frontières, Hoener founded 'LEGIAL Prozessfinanzierung' 20 years ago. With substantial support from the Hoerner Bank and expert organisation by MAV GmbH, this organisation has been involved in legal process financing. However, its specific involvement in crisis regions worldwide is not extensively detailed.
Cuisine sans Frontières, under Hoener's leadership, has grown from a single community kitchen to a global organisation supporting crisis-affected communities through culinary initiatives. Its work in Ecuador, along with its broader international presence, demonstrates a commitment to fostering social cohesion and environmental protection in challenging circumstances.
