Livestock is essential for food security and poverty reduction in developing countries, especially for the vulnerable groups of women and children. Livestock farming makes a significant contribution to the income of households classified as poor, thereby greatly contributing to their livelihood.
ARCHEMED donates donkeys and goats to particularly needy households. The recipients are selected by trusted individuals known to us in Eritrea; most are mothers who care for their children alone. By owning donkeys and goats, these women can generate their own income and find a way out of dependence and poverty. In addition, the availability of animal-derived foods (meat, milk, dairy products) ensures the supply of important nutrients for their own families. The livestock also serves as a means of labor and transport and provides fertilizer for the sparse crops.
To ensure the sustainability of the project, female livestock are given to families whenever possible. This way, the livelihoods of mothers and children are secured in the long term through the animals’ offspring.
Project Management
Anne Rieden, Bookseller, Meschede
Antje Thomas, Business Graduate, Bonn
Locals with their new livestock.
