Women's goats for the future community project

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*Organization: Kisoro Community Volunteers Association - KICOVA*  

*Location: Kisoro District*

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*PROJECT REPORT: GOATS FOR THE FUTURE*

*Implementing Organization*: Kisoro Community Volunteers Association -  

*Report Date*: 4th August 2026  

*1. EXECUTIVE summary 

The "Goats for the Future" project by KICOVA aims to improve household income, nutrition, and women’s empowerment in Kisoro District through sustainable goat rearing. In the first 7 months, KICOVA distributed 120 goats to 60 vulnerable women. To date, 32 kids have been born and 15 beneficiaries have earned income from goat sales. The project is promoting food security and poverty reduction in highland communities of Kisoro.

*2. PROJECT OBJECTIVES*

1. Distribute 120 goats to 60 women-headed households in Kisoro by June 2026

2. Train beneficiaries on modern goat management, housing, and disease control

3. Achieve a 50% reproduction rate within 12 months

4. Establish a "pass-on" system where first beneficiaries give 1 female kid to another woman

*3. BENEFICIARIES PROFILE*

Category Target Reached Remarks

Women 60 60 Widows, single mothers, PWDs

Sub-counties Covered 3 3 Nyakabande, Nyabwishenya, Kanaba

Total Goats Distributed 120 120 Local + Boer cross breeds

*4. KEY ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED*

1. *Beneficiary Selection*: Done with LC1s and KICOVA community volunteers

2. *Goat Distribution*: 120 goats distributed in March 2026. Each woman received 2 goats

3. *Training*: 4 trainings held on feeding, housing, breeding, and disease prevention

4. *Veterinary Support*: Vaccination and deworming done in May 2026 with support from DVO Kisoro

5. *Monitoring*: Monthly field visits by KICOVA volunteers

*5. RESULTS AND IMPACT*

- *Reproduction*: 32 kids born between April - July 2026

- *Income*: 18 goats sold. Average price 300,000 UGX. Used for school fees and medical bills

- *Nutrition*: 45 households now have access to goat milk

- *Empowerment*: Women report increased respect and decision-making at home

- *Environment*: Use of goat manure for Irish potato and bean gardens

*6. CHALLENGES*

1. *Disease*: Pneumonia outbreak in June affected 8 goats. Treated with vet support

2. *Feeds*: Dry season caused scarcity of fodder in highland areas

3. *Theft*: 2 goats stolen in Nyabwishenya. Case reported to police

4. *Housing*: Some beneficiaries lack proper goat shelters

*7. LESSONS LEARNED*

1. Training before distribution reduces goat mortality

2. Group approach helps in bulk buying of drugs and feeds

3. Goats do well in Kisoro’s climate when housed properly

*8. FUTURE PLAN - AUG 2026 to DEC 2026*

1. *Pass-On*: First 30 women to pass on 1 female kid to 30 new women

2. *Target*: Scale to 2 more sub-counties and reach 100 more women

3. *Support Needed*: Construction of goat shelters, more veterinary drugs, fodder seeds

4. *Market Linkage*: Link women to goat buyers in Kisoro town and Rwanda border markets

*9. RECOMMENDATIONS*

1. Quarterly veterinary visits in partnership with Kisoro DVO

2. Provide training on record keeping and savings

3. Support with water tanks for dry season

4. Advocate for inclusion in government and donor livestock programs

*10. CONCLUSION*

"Goats for the Future" is transforming lives in Kisoro. With continued support, KICOVA will scale the project to reach more vulnerable households and make Kisoro food secure and economically strong.

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