“These two water tanks have made such a difference to our school. The girls now have water at their dormitory, and we can finally give our young Food Forest the water it needs to grow. It makes me happy to see how much our children are benefiting from this.”

“As an African woman, it means a lot to me to share my knowledge and life experience with other women, while learning from each other and growing stronger together.”

“For ten years, JSFoundation has kept coming back to stand beside our schools, women, farmers and youth, and I am deeply grateful for a partnership that helps our communities grow stronger and create a better future together.”

“Seeing our children happily plant, harvest and eat their own fresh vegetables makes me incredibly proud as a headmistress, because I can see our Food Forest creating healthier children and a happier school.”

“I believe deeply in Moringa’s potential to support healthier communities, and I look forward to continuing our shared journey of learning, research and bringing its benefits to more people.”

“Being part of JSFoundation allows me to turn my love for Tanzania into meaningful work—from developing school games and supporting exchanges to teaching in schools and women’s groups—while building friendships that mean the world to me.”

“Seeing our students learn, grow and improve—and knowing that children in Belgium walked to give them proper beds—makes me incredibly proud of what this friendship between our schools has created.”

“Moringa reconnected me with the plant knowledge of my childhood, made me feel stronger and healthier, and inspired me to share the power of our indigenous plants with other women in my community.”

“Working with JSFoundation has challenged me to keep inventing, learning and improving, and I’m proud that what we have created together has helped both our communities and my own dream for MCA Technologies grow.”

“My time with JSFoundation touched me more than I ever expected. It sparked a deep appreciation for Tanzania and its culture, inspired me to study African Languages and Cultures, and made coming back feel like reconnecting with a place that contributed to shaping my understanding of the world.”

“Working together with Moringa, singing and welcoming visitors has given us new skills, confidence, friendship and opportunities to earn an income, while making us proud of what we can achieve as women.”

“I’m passionate about bringing the Food Forest approach to our communities and working together with our farmers to create a healthier, greener future for Qurus.”

“I’m so grateful to JSFoundation for the chance to attend an English-medium Primary School in Karatu, and although I had to go back two years, I love learning and am determined to work hard, catch up, and build a brighter future.”

“We planted these tiny Moringa trees with our own hands—and one day, they’ll help feed our school and make our Food Forest thrive.”

"The school exchange made me realize that the world is much bigger than I ever imagined."