Chicken Farming Project at Josho Village
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Our Goal is to Help the needy people
Josho is a Maasai village located in the Mtakuja Ward. It is the second Maasai village with which we have worked to create a VICOBA group. Due to the dryness of that area, the villagers have expressed difficulty in generating income. Due to the lack of agriculture, their main form of subsistence comes from goats and cows. Furthermore, up until recently, their only source of income was the production of bracelets, chains, and other accessories, which were unable to provide stable income to the community members.
With WEECE’s support they decided to start a chicken keeping project. The aim is to firstly, buy 4-week-old chicks and turn a profit by selling the eggs and the chicken once they are fully grown. Secondly, buy two roosters to breed the chickens allowing this project to be sustainable as well as profitable. At WEECE, we have been able to successfully raise funds through donations to provide the villagers with the necessary support to start the project. It is now well underway, allowing the villagers to prosper through additional income and stability.
UPDATE: The chicken keeping project in Josho is becoming a reality. The foundation and the administration are done and the first chickens are going to be welcomed at the end of the week. In the future this project will help empower the women who are involved through education and a larger community fund in the VICOBA.