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Animal Rearing

All of the animal programs have a learning component that teaches families how to care for the animals, proper food and how to grow it, what signs of illness to look for and how to treat minor health problems. In addition, when animals are purchased with micro credit, insurance is offered, particularly for larger more expensive animals, at a cost of 5% of the micro credit loan. This insurance ensures full replacement in case of death.

Animal rearing offers a wide range of possibilities to accommodate varying budgets, space, amount of care and length of time to realize income. Additionally, it fits various family situations. Homebound, disabled or elderly people can care for chickens or ducks in their hut and earn income from selling eggs. Goats suit families with children old enough to watch them graze along roadsides, and goats regularly give birth to multiple offspring which can be sold for additional income or kept to grow the flock. Families who can afford a calf will take 6-12 months to fatten it for sale and then realize a handsome profit. Usually, families start out with smaller animals and gradually increase their investment to larger, more profitable animals. For many, it is the initial step toward building financial independence.

 

Donation Needed:

Purchase of 10 ducks or chickens                           $22.00

Purchase of 2 goats                                                      $45.00

Purchase of 1 calf                                                          $145.00