By Erica Johnson | co-project manager
The start of the raining season reminds all pig farmers to watch out. This is due to the prevalence of swine erysipelas; this disease is the greatest threat to them. This is not the case with Cameroon Widows Pig Project (CWPP) because vaccination campaigns were organized to prevent the disease. So far, Nkong Hill Top and their partners have vaccinated a total of 78 pigs belonging to 25 widows who have benefited from piggery project. With the number of pigs kept by the widows increasing with time, any outbreak will have a great impact on their income and well being.
In light of this concern, we had to intensify health check of the animals. There was great excitement among the widows for this exercise; particularly among those of Ikata, who have suffered from the outbreak some time ago. Thanks to the present of the project in certain areas, some community members organized themselves to benefit from the vaccination campaigns in Ikata, Tole and Owe.
Moreover, the theft of pigs has been another big blow to the women in Tole; these widows are gradually recovering. The report of the theft left Mrs. Angeh and Mrs. Bih helpless. The culprits were arrested by the police, though they were released on bail, they were exiled from the community; no community member is allowed to do future business with them. It is a sigh of relief, especially now that the price of pigs in the market has increased. Many of the widows are reporting the ability solve the family problems with proceeds from their pig farm.
We are happy to announce the extension our activities to other disadvantaged areas, who have been crying for the project, thanks to the efforts of the Friends of Cameroon (FOC). Through a three way partnership with a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer, Friends of Cameroon has donated Nkong HillTop $1000 USD to complete the remaining project amount solicited through the Global giving platform.
We shall report those who have benefited in this last phase in our next report. This will take the number of widows supported by funds from Global giving platform to 12; instead of the original 7 widows that were earmarked. We, therefore, wish to extend our great and humble thanks to all who have contributed to support the Cameroonian widow. The Cameroon Widows Pig Project (CWPP) is truly humbled by the generosity extended to us from our friend around the world.
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