School Feeding Program Strengthening Student Wellbeing in Arusha, Tanzania
A Community Collaboration Supporting Education and Child Wellbeing
The School Feeding Program at Mbuguni Secondary School in Arusha Region is a collaborative initiative between Oasis Foundation Tanzania and Faraja Mkali of Migsam Safaris, designed to support student wellbeing, school participation, and learning through improved access to nutrition.
Recognizing that nutrition plays a vital role in educational outcomes, the initiative works to ensure that students have access to reliable meals during the school day. For many students, consistent access to food can significantly influence concentration, classroom participation, and overall engagement in learning.
This partnership demonstrates how community leadership, responsible tourism, and development organizations can work together to support practical solutions that strengthen opportunities for young people.
The Challenge
A Community Collaboration Supporting Education and Child Wellbeing
In many communities across Tanzania, economic pressures can affect household food security and, in turn, students’ ability to fully participate in school.
When students attend school without adequate nutrition, they may experience reduced concentration, lower energy levels, and decreased participation in classroom activities. Schools themselves often face limited resources to support feeding initiatives that help address these challenges.
School feeding programs have been widely recognized as effective approaches that support both child wellbeing and improved school attendance, particularly in underserved communities.
Addressing these challenges requires collaborative efforts between schools, communities, and development partners committed to supporting education.
Our Collaborative Response
Supporting Students Through School-Based Nutrition
Through a joint effort between Oasis Foundation and Faraja Mkali from Migsam Safaris, the School Feeding Program supports the provision of meals within the school environment while encouraging community participation in supporting student wellbeing.
The program is designed not only to address immediate nutritional needs but also to strengthen broader educational engagement.
Key Activities
• Provision of regular meals for participating students
• Coordination with school leadership to support feeding activities
• Community engagement involving parents and local stakeholders
• Awareness on student wellbeing and nutrition
• Support for initiatives encouraging girls’ education and school participation
Through these activities, the program contributes to a learning environment where students can attend school consistently and participate more effectively in their education.
Project Location
Mbuguni Secondary School
Arusha Region, Tanzania
The School Feeding Program is implemented at Mbuguni Secondary School in Arusha Region, supporting students by improving access to meals within the school environment.
The initiative works closely with school leadership and the surrounding community to ensure that students benefit from improved nutrition while strengthening community support for education.
Community-Led and Collaborative
The School Feeding Program is implemented through collaboration between Oasis Foundation, local school leadership, community members, and development partners.
The program approach focuses on:
• Strengthening collaboration with school administrations
• Encouraging community participation in education initiatives
• Supporting student wellbeing through practical interventions
• Integrating nutrition support with broader child development efforts
This approach helps ensure that the program contributes not only to immediate student needs but also to sustainable community support for education.
Monitoring and Learning
Oasis Foundation applies practical monitoring approaches to understand how the program supports students and school communities.
Key indicators monitored may include:
• Number of students benefiting from school meals
• Patterns in student attendance and participation
• Community engagement in supporting feeding activities
• Observed improvements in student wellbeing within the school environment
Monitoring insights help inform program improvements and ensure that activities respond effectively to community needs.
Expected Outcomes
Through the School Feeding Program, the partnership between Oasis Foundation and Faraja Mkali aims to contribute to:
• Improved student attendance and classroom participation
• Enhanced student wellbeing through improved nutrition
• Increased support for girls’ education
• Greater community engagement in supporting education initiatives
• Strengthened collaboration between community partners and development organizations
These outcomes support broader efforts to improve educational environments and opportunities for young people in Tanzania.