Eine Gruppe von Menschen, darunter junge Mädchen in grünen Uniformen und eine blonde Frau mit Hut, die in einem grünen Agrarland stehen und offenbar eine landwirtschaftliche Tätigkeit besprechen.

Maria Schiffer

Food systems & nutrition consultant working between soil, nutrition, and culture — with a focus on Africa.

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  • “These days, I take care of what I put into my body. Because of you, I now eat food as medicine, not medicine as food."

    - Bonny Kalungi, Chef at BODY&SOIL

  • “I can’t wait to go back home and share the knowledge and skills I’ve learned — not just planting for the sake of planting, but planting in ways that nourish our bodies and create real financial benefits.”

    Hellen Sida, Student in Organic Farming

  • "You’ve brought something new that has opened our Children's minds. We see changes in our community."

    Steven - Subsistance Farmer in Uganda

  • "BODY&SOIL has empowered us through healthy soils and foods. This has made us useful people in our schools and community."

    Phionah Namatovu - Student in the BODY&SOIL program

Woman preparing food in rural Tanzania.
Lächelnde Frau in Kochschürze steht vor einem schwarzen Brett mit wissenschaftlichen Diagrammen und Texten, neben einer großen Tontopf mit an einem Herd erhitztem Bananenblatt.

Nice to meet you

I bridge soil, culture, and nutrition to connect food systems with markets — with a focus on Africa. Based in Uganda, I am a holistic nutrition consultant, team leader, founder of BODY&SOIL, and creative storyteller.

I partner with organizations and founders to design practical, community-driven food and nutrition solutions that improve health and build resilient food systems.

Drawing on years of hands-on experience across Africa, I collaborate with regenerative agriculture specialists to create culturally rooted, holistic food pathways — from soil to plate — that nurture healthier people, thriving soils, and vibrant communities.

My approach combines practical knowledge, creativity, and strategic storytelling to help you shape your unique vision. Instead of following donor agendas, I help you craft a compelling story that inspires action, attracts the right partners, and sparks meaningful impact.

If you’re ready to explore fresh pathways for your food system and build community-led nutrition solutions in Africa, let’s start the conversation.

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Holistic Nutrition Workshop: From Soil to Plate

Discover how locally grown foods can support health and wellbeing through a practical workshop designed for NGOs, health practitioners, and community organisations across Africa.

Learn to integrate holistic nutrition knowledge into your programs, projects, and food initiatives — grounded in local food cultures and real-world experience.

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Services

Collaborative Strategic Consulting Collaborative Strategic Consulting
Collaborative Strategic Consulting

We work together to clarify your vision, find realistic food and nutrition solutions, and design projects that fit your specific cultural and ecological context. I guide your team in developing practical strategies that can be implemented and adapted over time.

Food Systems & Nutrition Leadership Food Systems & Nutrition Leadership
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Food Systems & Nutrition Leadership

Leveraging my expertise in holistic nutrition—from soil to plate—and team leadership, I coordinate with agricultural experts and community partners to create integrated, holistic food systems that connect farming, processing, education, and markets.

Storytelling Coaching & Narrative Strategy Storytelling Coaching & Narrative Strategy
Storytelling Coaching & Narrative Strategy

I teach your team how to communicate authentically and compellingly—attracting, not chasing. Together, we craft stories that resonate with partners, funders, and communities, making complex food systems clear and inspiring.

Schedule a free discovery call

Not sure where to start? Let’s connect.
This free, no-obligation 30-minute call is a chance for us to:

  • Explore your food and nutrition project goals

  • Discuss challenges and opportunities unique to your context

  • See how I can support you as a consultant, connector, and storyteller

  • Determine the best next steps together

Whether you’re just beginning or looking to deepen your impact, this call will help clarify how we can work effectively.

Ready to get started?
I offer first-time discovery calls on Monday and Saturday afternoons. Please send me your preferred time along with a brief introduction about yourself and your project.

Listen to my BODY&SOIL PODCAST

BODY&SOIL – Rethinking Food Systems, Health & Land in Africa

Discover stories and solutions shaping a healthier, tastier, and regenerative future in Africa. From regenerative farming and traditional foods to nutrition and community-driven initiatives, BODY&SOIL in Uganda brings you insights from the movement and the people making change happen on the ground.

Hosted by Maria Schiffer — storyteller, nutritionist, and entrepreneur — this podcast explores how we can rebuild cycles of health from soil to plate.

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Ein Blick von unten auf eine Frau, die in einem Garten steht, von oben fotografiert. Die Frau trägt einen weißen Hut, ein weißes Top, khakifarbene Shorts und schwarze Schuhe. Der Garten ist mit grünen Pflanzen, darunter Farn und große Blattpflanzen, gestaltet. Ein Logo mit einer weißen Hand in einem Kreis liegt über dem Bild, zusammen mit dem Text "with MARIA SCHIFFER BODY & SOIL" in Pink und Weiß.
Person schneidet Yamswurzel auf einem großen grünen Bananenblatt
Drei Frauen pflanzen junge Setzlinge in der Erde eines Gartens, umgeben von grünen Pflanzen und Laub.
Zwei afrikanische Frauen im Garten, eine hält ein Bündel Pflanzen, die andere steht neben ihnen und schaut auf die Pflanzen, im Hintergrund Baum und Holzhütte.

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