ANNUAL SUMMARY

Your health my life

This is the dietary change project aims to embrace a plant-based diet for the benefit of animals, human health, and the environment. By reducing meat consumption and promoting plant-based alternatives, we aim to improve overall health, reduce environmental footprint, and protect animals from harmful farming practices.

2024 Highlights: Your Health, My Life Project's Impact"

Throughout 2024, EAAW conducted numerous activities to promote a plant-based diet in Tanzania. These activities not only raised awareness but also created tangible change within communities.

1: Community Engagement:

School Outreach:

We visited various schools, teaching students about the benefits of a plant-based diet. In 2024, we visited 7 schools in Dar es Salaam, reaching over 7,543 students. Through classroom sessions, we educated students on the health benefits of plant-based diets and the positive impact on animal welfare.

School gardening:

We trained students on how to produce vegetable and fruit gardens by combining different types of vegetables and fruits. We showed them how to prepare the land, manage, and harvest these plants. Additionally, we demonstrated how to include them in their meals, showcasing the ease of accessing plant-based foods

Public Campaigns

We organized street movements with banners and materials to promote plant-based diets in public areas. Our campaigns reached thousands, raising awareness about healthier, more sustainable food choices. This interest led to weekly training sessions for restaurant owners and those interested in plant-based diets, teaching how to prepare plant-based alternatives.

2: School Lunch Campaign:

In 2024, we embraced plant-based diets by collaborating with students to prepare and enjoy plant-based meals together. This hands-on experience taught students how to prepare delicious and nutritious plant-based foods. As a result, students discovered that plant-based meals can be as tasty, if not more so, than meat-based dishes.

3 : Promoting Alternatives to Animal Products:

Plant-Based Meat Alternatives: We promoted alternatives such as chicken and beef substitutes made from wheat flour. Using social media, we reached a wide audience and held weekly training sessions for restaurant owners and interested individuals. In 2024, more than 53 people were trained at our office.

Plant-Based Soups: We taught the preparation of soups using ingredients like pumpkin and coconut, showcasing tasty and healthy options that align with a plant-based diet.

4 : Promoting Plant-Based
dishes:

Africa Restaurant Week: In 2024 we visited various restaurants to celebrate Africa Restaurant Week by demonstrating how to prepare plant-based dishes. We provided free plant-based meals and offered training for restaurant owners. 8 restaurants participated, learning how to incorporate plant-based options into their menus.