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128,400 meals served — how three years of showing up changed lives across Tanzania

What began as 200 meals in a Kariakoo neighbourhood in 2022 has grown into a lifeline for children, elders, people with disabilities, and families in crisis across 37 communities.

May 15, 2026 8 min read
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Food Security

Harvest Fund hits $89k — only $31k short of the season goal

AGS has pre-positioned grain stores in 14 villages ahead of the dry season, with the harvest fund now at 74% of its $120k annual target.

Education

250 new children enrolled in AGS school nutrition programme

A new cohort joins the programme this term, bringing total enrolment to 2,940 across Tanzania's rural schools.

Elder Care

Home Care programme expands to Singida, adding 80 new elders

AGS has signed a new community agreement to extend the Home Care programme into Singida region, bringing an additional 80 elders into weekly visits.

Elder Care

AGS home-care teams reach 500 elders across Manyara and Dodoma

Volunteer field workers completed their fourth quarterly visit cycle, delivering meals, health checks, and companionship to 500 isolated elders.

Fundraising

World Wildlife Day Run raises $12,400 for the Harvest Fund

400 runners in Arusha and Dar es Salaam participated in AGS's annual World Wildlife Day Run, raising $12,400 for the Harvest Fund dry season campaign.

Milestones

AGS surpasses 1,240 monthly givers — a record for the organisation

Monthly recurring donors have crossed 1,240 for the first time, providing AGS with the predictable income needed to plan year-round field deployments.

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