By James Aleko | Project Director
These goats are the first that will be delivered to 430 families, thanks to people in the United States who gave up a Christmas present and instead donated an animal through our GlobalGiving Project.
These goats are a very big liberation for the 430 children that benefited from this project. They do not require energy to look after them. They will feed on their own and return back home in the evening. Caregivers together with their children have been trained on how to look after them, how to feed them and how to spot various sicknesses in their lives.
There are many circumstances that are benefiting from this project funded by Charitable Incorporated Community Organization Uganda in partnership with GlobalGiving fundraising efforts. Among those receiving goats are foster parents, child-headed households and people with special needs.
These animal project is our hope for bright futures for the category of beneficiaries that received them. When they give birth, they will rear the kids and then, later, sell some. Goats are easy to rear and they grow up very fast. They will be empowered and able to generate income to look after their own children even after when they are faced out of project support.
A goat can produce up to three times in two years. This means each of the 430 beneficiaries in this project will be reaping rewards very soon.
Goats are sold at four months. They cost about Shs150,000 [USD 41] for a goat between six to eight months. A nanny goat costs Shs200,000 [USD 55] while a Mubende goat is Shs 250,000 [USD64]. Compared to sheep, goats are highly resistant to diseases and require less to eat,’’ explains Noel.
In addition, beneficiaries are to also receive Agro-forestry seeds to grow as feeder for their livestock. Charitable Incorporated Community Organization has also ensured that 3 community health workers (para-veterinary officers) have been trained under this project to ensure that if their animals become sick, they can get treated.
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