About Us

The Pasta Project is a social enterprise that brings together high-quality fresh pasta production and entrepreneurship training. Our mission is to empower individuals in marginalized communities, teaching them valuable skills, and helping them create sustainable businesses.

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About Us

Who we are

The Pasta Project is a newly established non-profit organization based in Mauritius, committed to improving food security and empowering disadvantaged communities. We work in partnership with RG Pasta Ltd, a Mauritian Italian pasta manufacturer established in 2016 with experience in artisan high-end fresh and dried pasta-making. With a focus on practical, sustainable solutions, we are dedicated to creating meaningful change and fostering resilience in the communities we serve.

Our Members and Trustees

Our leadership team is composed of experts and entrepreneurs committed to making a real difference.

Chairwoman

Shirley Parisi

Mauritian

A Mauritian entrepreneur with years of experience in hospitality and food service. She now volunteers with the homeless and disadvantaged in South Africa and has been recognized for her work with the Church Street Methodist Church soup kitchen for the homeless.

Director of risk and compliance

Kevinchandra Sibartie

Mauritian

A Mauritian entrepreneur with a background in business education and real estate. He has played a key role in the success of several food service and restaurant businesses in Mauritius.

Senior trustee

Carlotta Minnella

Italian

Carlotta is a research fellow at the Migration Policy Centre, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, funded by the EU. She has taught International Relations at Oxford University and received the EU’s Horizon Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant. Her research focuses on human rights, climate justice, and global governance.

trustee

Casper Joubert

South African

A medical doctor specializing in Occupational Medicine at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. With a background in healthcare and project management, he brings leadership and strategic insights to our organization.

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Rodolphe Medard

French

A French executive chef who has been leading the culinary team at Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa. Rodolphe is known for his innovative dishes that blend local Mauritian ingredients with global culinary techniques.

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Aurélie Mourguin

Mauritian

A Mauritian social activist with a deep commitment to social change. Aurélie has led successful charitable campaigns supporting single mothers and the elderly. She is the CEO of a non-profit organization that empowers marginalized communities in Mauritius.

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What we do

At The Pasta Project, we combine the best of tradition and innovation to empower marginalized communities. By providing high-quality fresh pasta and offering entrepreneurial training, we give people the chance to create a sustainable future.

Teach people how to craft world-class pasta.
Equip individuals with the skills to start their own businesses.
Help them thrive by connecting them to high-end restaurants, hotels, and resorts.

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