The story

MARÉME SAMB MALONG

PRESIDENT OF THE MAM FOUNDATION

After having founded in 1995 the MAM Gallery, a contemporary art space in Douala, the economic capital of Cameroon, Marème Samb Malong is deploying her commitment in a more global and fruitful perspective.
The MAM Foundation is thus born in 2019, about thirty kilometers from Douala, in Grand Suza. 

1995 - MAM GALLERY

Birth of the MAM Gallery, to take a significant part in the promotion of contemporary creation.

2012 - MARHA ORGANIC FARM

Creation of MARHA ORGANIC FARM (MOF) in a context of embryonic organic agriculture in Cameroon.

2016 - MOSS LITERARY SALON

Inaugurated in 2016 and equipped with a library of over 4,000 books, available for consultation by its members, the MOSS literary salon offers author meetings and conferences.

2019 - 2022, THE MAM FOUNDATION IS :

20 projects supported

75 speakers (artists; expert researchers; partners)

9 creative residencies

3 doctoral students (supported in their thesis research)

150 young people in workshops

1,200 visitors