Food for thought: How a school garden is helping students learn and thrive

Globally, 273 million children and youth are out of school due to factors like conflict, poverty, and sociocultural norms.

In Mnacho, a rural town in southern Tanzania, the story is no different.

“We as teachers noticed that the biggest challenge was absenteeism caused by a lack of food in school,” says Ali, a nutrition teacher.

See how school gardens are bringing students back to school and helping them learn, grow, and thrive.