Our Community
Meet Efridah
2nd Grade
Efridah’s curiosity and love for learning were once limited by hunger and lack of school supplies. Her mother now serves as a Food Mama through Encore for Humanity’s School Nutrition Program, earning income to keep Efridah in school. With daily meals and classroom support, Efridah is thriving in second grade, stronger, more confident, and eager to learn.
Meet Virginia
8th Grade
Virginia, an eighth grader, used to miss weeks of school to help care for her younger siblings. After joining Encore for Humanity’s Classroom Support and Empowerment Program, she received the materials and encouragement she needed to return. Today, her mother prepares daily meals for hundreds of children as a Food Mama, while Virginia attends class consistently—determined to build a better future for her family.
Pledge Toward a Brighter Future
Your pledge today helps ensure that children like Efridah and Virgina can learn, grow, and thrive with the nourishment and opportunity they deserve.
Meet our Food Mamas
The women behind our School Nutrition Program nourish their community one meal at a time. Their work strengthens their families while helping hundreds of children begin each day fed and ready to learn.
Nesta Kayamba
A single mother of three, including her daughter Efridah, Nesta now serves as a Food Mama at Kanjoka 1 Primary. Through her work with Encore, she helps provide daily meals that keep children nourished and learning—building stability for her household and her community.
Esnat Filimoni
Esnat, is a mother of three boys and a dedicated Food Mama through Encore for Humanity. Each day she prepares nutritious meals for hundreds of students at Kanjoka 1 Primary—steady work that strengthens both her family’s livelihood and her community’s well-being.
Nelia Maliseni
Nelia, a mother of four young children, including her oldest, Virginia, became a Food Mama to create a steadier path forward for her family. Her work with Encore for Humanity allows her to earn income close to home while ensuring children in her village have a warm, nutritious meal each day.
Nelia Mchere
At 38, Nelia supports her three children through her role as a Food Mama with Encore for Humanity. Each and every morning she supports her community in meaningful ways—helping students learn on full stomachs while maintaining greater independence for her family.
