Roots Reconnected: Bridging Heritage Across Continents

Massangano is more than a historical site, it is a place of memory, resilience and culture, once a tragic departure site for thousands forcibly taken into slavery in the Americas. 

The town of Massangano is well known as a historical site located in Cuanza Norte Province and was a significant departure point for those taken to the Americas. The site offers visitors an opportunity to connect with pre-colonial cultural heritage, learn and reflect about the history of slave routes and appreciate the landscape and surrounding nature. The site features historical landmarks and while efforts are underway to protect and improve historical assets and buildings there is potential to further develop and improve the site and establish it as a key location for tourism. In order to do this, investments in capacity building, infrastructure and to boost local economies are required.

Supporting Massangano is an opportunity to transform a historic site at the confluence of two rivers, once a departure points for enslaved individuals, into a vibrant space of remembrance, education, and community development. Our goal is to honor the past while creating a dynamic environment for learning, cultural exchange, and community bonding.

Nestled at the confluence of two rivers in Cuanza Norte Province in Angola, the town now stands as a testament to Angola’s heritage, offering visitors a profound connection to pre-colonial history, a space for reflection on the legacy of slavery, and a chance to appreciate its breathtaking natural beauty.

With your support, we will restore and protect this historical landmark and transform into a vibrant space of remembrance, education, and community development, empowering the local communities through sustainable tourism, job creation, and cultural preservation.