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Kenyan Entrepreneur Wawira Njiru Grows School Feeding Initiative to Serve 730,000 Children Daily
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What Happened?
Wawira Njiru started by feeding 25 schoolchildren and has since expanded her organization, Food4Education, to serve 730,000 meals daily across Kenya.
Key points
- Wawira Njiru began her initiative in 2010 with a fundraiser for 25 children.
- Food4Education now employs over 6,000 people and operates in more than 2,700 schools.
- The organization serves over 700,000 meals daily, sourcing 80% of food from local farmers.
- In 2019, Food4Education introduced the Tap2Eat system for meal distribution.
- Njiru aims to reach one million children daily by 2027.
Key insights
- Njiru's initiative could inspire similar programs across Africa.
- The collaboration with local farmers supports both education and agriculture.
- The Tap2Eat system may revolutionize meal distribution in schools.
Why it matters
Njiru's work addresses childhood hunger and promotes education, impacting thousands of children in Kenya.
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Wawira Njiru· PersonFood4Education· OrganizationKenya· CountryZambia· Country
Source
Times of India
