Why we focus on the power of grassroots change in rural African communities

At Feeding Mouths Filling Minds, we focus on rural African communities because these are the areas where dependable food access and educational resources are often the most limited and where collaboration can have meaningful, lasting impact.

Locally Led, Impact-Driven

We support locally led projects because our in-country partners know what their communities need. They understand how to:

• Keep students in school

• Use available resources

• Adapt to real-time challenges

Across Liberia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Sierra Leone, we’ve seen how school gardens, meal programs, and community-driven education projects improve student nutrition and learning.

How We Work

We don’t design from afar. Instead, we:

• Build long-term partnerships

• Stay connected through field visits and regular calls

• Review projects often and listen closely to local feedback

This helps us support real needs and grow local capacity.

What We Saw in Rwanda

During visits to six rural schools:

• Five lacked fruits and vegetables in school meals. The reason wasn’t climate, but the high cost of food.

• All had usable land for gardening.

• With local input, schools began planning small gardens to feed students and offer hands-on learning.

Our Focus

We remove the barrier of food insecurity so students can focus on learning.

We fund projects that are:

• Sustainable

• Locally led

• Education-focused

These efforts do more than provide meals. They build skills, dignity, and pathways for long-term success.

If you're interested in how food, education, and local leadership intersect, we welcome you to learn more and connect with our work.