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THE WORLD'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 2022 ANNOUNCES WAWIRA NJIRU AS WINNER OF THE ICON AWARD
By sourcing fresh food directly from farmers, Food for Education has also been able to help stimulate the local economy. Meals are prepared in a central kitchen to internationally recognised food safety standards, while the subsidised meals are delivered to students with the aid of cutting-edge sustainable technology. During the pandemic, the organisation also provided food packages and cash transfers that delivered over two million meals to children and their families at home due to COVID-19.
Food for Education utilises Tap2Eat, a digital mobile platform whereby parents can pay for the subsidised lunches with mobile money. The amount is then credited to a virtual wallet linked to an NFC smart wristband, which students can wear and use accordingly, meaning no cash transfers and no lost money. Njiru hopes to expand the programme across more of Kenya and potentially beyond.
William Drew , Director of Content for The World's 50 Best Restaurants, says: "The Icon Award recognises true trailblazers in the food sphere and we're honoured that this year we can present it to Wawira Njiru for her exceptional work."
Additional special awards will be revealed in the lead-up to The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2022 awards, sponsored by S.Pellegrino &
Acqua Panna , taking place in
London on 18 July.
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