TABLE FOR TWO is a non-profit organization which started in Japan and is expanding globally.

In our world of 8 billion, 800 million suffer from hunger while another 2 billion suffer from obesity and other health related issues due to unhealthy eating. TABLE FOR TWO (TFT) is a global initiative to right this food imbalance through a unique meal-sharing program. First established in Japan in 2007, TFT partners with corporations, restaurants, schools and other food establishments to serve healthy TFT- branded meals. For each one of these healthy meals served, $0.25 is donated to provide one school meal for a child in need.

TFT was initiated by and is an official affiliate of the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders. TFT expanded its activities worldwide to 14 countries, including Japan, the US, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Switzerland, U.K., Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia. As a non-profit organization which started in Japan and is expanding globally, TFT has started the innovative programs: “Onigiri Action” and “Wa-Shokuiku -Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese!-“  (in the US) featuring Japanese food culture to eliminate global hunger and reduce health issues related to unhealthy eating.

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Meal Sharing Program

Our innovative “Meal Sharing” program tackles obesity and malnutrition at the same time. We partner with corporations and organization to provide healthier options in cafeterias, restaurants, food trucks, and vending machines for an extra $.25, which is donated to providing school meals in areas of need throughout the world. We support schools in East Africa and Southeast Asia as well as low income communities in the United States.

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East Africa

School Meal

TFT provides school meals in Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.

• In Kenya, TFT provides school meals in Rusinga Island and Mfangano Islands located on Lake Victoria. In this area, there are many low income households and AIDS orphans who live with their grandparents. The daily school meals play an essential role for children to continue their education.

• In Zanzibar, Tanzania, we work on our “Home Grown School Feeding Program,” where we purchase ingredients from local farms in order to simultaneously support local farms and the school lunch program.

• TFT provides school lunch to two kindergartens and two primary schools in Banda Village, Rwanda. In addition, special meal program covers children who are diagnosed as severely undernourished or HIV positive.

• Students in Karamoja region, Uganda receive nutritious school meals. TFT supports the special initiative to reduce post-harvest loss by improving facilities and storage techniques.

School Garden

In Malawi, Zambia and Tanzania, innovative sustainable school gardens with irrigation pumps powered by solar energy have been built.  Schools along with community members can grow vegetables and maize and sell the crops to purchase enough maize for school meals. Plus, children and community members can learn about agriculture practices, food, nutrition education and environmental conservation.

SOUTHEAST ASIA

School Meal

In the Philippines, children diagnosed with malnutrition receive nutritious school meals made with ingredients from a school garden and a local market. Students participating in school meals program manage the vegetable garden in turn.

FOOD EDUCATION

Mothers participate in a series of lectures on healthy eating in the Philippines. They organize cooking contests to come up with school meal menus that are nutritionally balanced and favored by pupils.

USA

School Meal

With just 25 cents, TFT USA works to make US school meals healthier by: adding fresh fruits and vegetables, eliminating deep fat fried foods, reducing sugar and sodium, and avoiding artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives.

FOOD EDUCATION

We teach young American students about the principles of Japanese food culture and provide online as well as hands-on learning experiences using local ingredients to prepare food. Our program equips students with practical knowledge to form lifelong healthy eating habits.

SPOTLIGHT:

Lewie from Mfangano Island, Kenya

“I live in Mfangano Island with my mother and four siblings. In the past, we often skipped dinner and went to bed with an empty stomach. The school meal program has dramatically changed my life. I am now healthy and strong because I eat well during school days. I am very happy and I want to continue with my education.”

SPOTLIGHT:

Josephine from Banda Village, Rwanda

“I am 53 years old and live in Banda village. I am married and a mother to 5 children. I am known as the vegetable lady in the village. I learned agricultural techniques and since 2011, I have been making money from the vegetables I grow and feed my family with. All of my children are in primary school and eat lunch provided. I am happy none of my children have ever suffered malnutrition.”

SPOTLIGHT:

Public School Teacher in Washington, D.C., USA

TFT-USA has provided “Wa-Shokuiku –Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese!” to over 4,500 students in the U.S. by partnering with schools, youth organizations and more. One of the teachers said, “This is a well-structured, highly educational program that teaches not only about food and nutrition, but also social issues surrounding food. At the same time, it is very fun! I wholeheartedly support this program.”

You can make a difference.

It takes a village.

Since 2007, TABLE FOR TWO has been working to tackle global food imbalance. Your support helps us make a difference for children around the world. Join us towards a world of healthier eating! There are many ways for corporations, foundations, schools and individuals to get involved.

$25 serves 100 school meals to a child in need
$50 makes 1 child get school meals for a year
$100 serves 400 school meals to a child in need

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