Goat Distribution

Part of our commitment in Nepal is to distribute livestock to those needy farmers of the CLPSP project. Having received animal and shed management training, and demonstrated their dedication by building new or renovating old sheds, it was time to start distributing the goats. The process is slow and will continue over the next few months.

Now 2 goats for every group family amounts to a total of 750, and you don't just find 750 goats waiting to be bought! We overcame this obstacle by training the farmers in breed selection and scoring. This enabled them to purchase their own high quality goats. Then we mobilized our field staff to preform a full check on the new stock, to give them the go ahead. It's important for the farmers to do things for themselves and not have goats dropped off at their doorstep!

One of the biggest impacts has been in the lower caste communities in which we work. Many of the members have never owned their own animals, instead try too eek out a living working on other bigger farms. Now, they have constructed new sheds and are extremely proud of their new goats. Their status in society has received a major boost and all thanks to those of you who have sponsored VIVA Nepal.