A HUNGRY CHILD CANNOT LEARN
It is common for children to go all day without a meal at school.
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Many parents must choose between paying school fees or buying food for their children.
In rural Kenya, 1 in 4 children suffers from malnutrition.
Many parents must choose between paying school fees or buying food for their children.
So children either spend all day at school without a meal
Or they do not attend school at all.
At EACF, we know that education can be the force that ends a family’s cycle of poverty, giving children a chance to succeed.
Home-Grown School Meals
Nourishing Children, and the Community
EACF strengthens school communities by nourishing children’s bodies and minds.
In collaboration with school leadership, women’s groups, and other local leaders, EACF designs customized programs that enable communities to provide home-grown school meals.
Who benefits?
Having a warm daily meal at school improves students’ health, removes an economic burden for families, incentivizes attendance, and boosts academic performance, especially for girls and young women.
Supporting local women’s groups to lead in the planting and cultivation of community-based farms keeps the knowledge and power in the hands of the community, and supports the long-term sustainability of the gardens.
Purchasing seeds, tools, and inputs locally – and hiring local agronomists to conduct trainings – boosts the local economy.
Our Team
DORIS MBABU
Director
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Doris was born and raised in Meru, Kenya and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Williams College. She has worked with children and youth in Kenya, and has seen firsthand how the opportunities presented early in life impact future outcomes. As such, she is keen to promote access to the tools children need to reach their full potential, particularly proper and adequate nutrition. Doris is a Senior Manager at Bain & Company in Boston, MA.
JAMES MATHENGE
Director
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James was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya and believes deeply in the importance of education as a tool for economic empowerment especially in the developing world. James is currently based in Texas working as a Sr. Consultant Relationship Specialist at Capital Group. He holds a B.A. in Economics and Political Science from Williams College, and a M.B.A. from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
LISA CRACCHIOLO PERACCHIO
Director
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Lisa applies her skills in finance, management and administration to support sustainable solutions to poverty alleviation. With more than 20 years’ experience in community-based development, Lisa specializes in program development, as well as monitoring and evaluation within the project cycle, upholding the values of transparency and efficiency. Lisa holds a B.A. from Connecticut College and a M.B.A. in International Finance and Investments from The George Washington University.
TARA MCKINNEY
Director
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Drawing upon her M.S. in Development Studies (School of Oriental and African Studies, London, UK) and extensive experience across Eastern and Southern Africa, Tara mentors partners in monitoring and evaluation to improve overall organizational effectiveness and impact. Leading up to her membership on the EACF Board of Directors, Tara spent almost 10 years working in 7 East African Countries, supporting a variety of community-focused organizations through research, leadership development, and community organizing.
CAROL LAUB, PH.D.
Director
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Carol is a clinical psychologist with over 25 years in practice. Her work focuses on improving the lives of at-risk and vulnerable children and adolescents, and strengthening their families. Carol graduated from Duke University with a B.A. in Psychology and French. She received her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Michigan State University, where she also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Pediatric Psychology through the College of Human Medicine.
KATHLEEN NINIVAGGI
Director
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Kathleen is a former corporate attorney who now dedicates herself to pro-bono work, with a focus on human rights and international advocacy projects. Kathleen has traveled extensively through sub-Saharan Africa, and spent several months in Tanzania teaching groups of rural women about their rights under Tanzanian law. Kathleen holds a B.A. from Northwestern University and a J.D. from Loyola University of Chicago.
