Fruit Forest Initiative for Schools: Cultivating Sustainable Food Systems and Environmental Stewardship

The Fruit Forest Initiative for Schools (FFIS) aims to establish sustainable fruit forests on school properties to enhance biodiversity, environmental education, and student nutrition. The mitigating effects of agro-forestation may also improve students' academic outcomes and well-being. Researchers will develop living classrooms that continuously provide nutrient-dense fruits, encourage student engagement in sustainable practices, and advance a better understanding of ecological stewardship by incorporating agroforestry principles with educational activities. The proposal targets 97 primary schools in Rongai sub-county.