ABOUT
Building upon the success of previous cattle farming project, Bread & Life International is working with our local partner in Nepal on a sustainable goat programme from 2021. The programme trains local families in the region from the lowest income group to farm goats with an initial capital, followed by continuous training from our local partner in both farming skills as well as entrepreneur skills. The aim is to support these families in growing from an initial three goats into a medium sized goat-farm in five years.
Goat farming has been shown to be profitable and easily handled which women and children from these villages could managed. A female kid cost £40 and will be ready for mating within the first year, with an average of two kids per pregnancy. A full grown goat can be sold for around £240 - £300 depending on seasonal demand, which provides a good return on investment. Our plan is to start each participating family with three female kids, with the aim of growing into a goat farm capable of producing 20 kids per year by the fifth year.
ACHIEVEMENT BY 2024
Today, four years after we began, the results of this partnership are inspiring.
From an initial investment of £4,305 across 11 families, and a starting point of 41 purchased goats, the community now manages a collective herd of 103 livestock. This is not just a number; it represents a more than 150% growth. It represents food security, income for school fees, and the foundation for a more stable future.
This success is nurtured within the Christian Farmer Community, a network of support facilitated by our local church partners. Here, families share best practices, pray together through challenges, and encourage one another. It is the soil in which these seeds of hope can truly flourish. As one farmer shared with us:
"Each goat in my care represents not just a livestock, but a symbol of what God has given me."
This simple, profound statement captures the heart of our mission. It’s about pairing practical, sustainable solutions with the spiritual strength of community and faith.
JOIN OUR FUTURE JOURNEY
The journey is far from over. These 11 families are on a path to independence, but many of their neighbours are waiting for the same opportunity. The prayer requests from the community are simple and heartfelt: for protection over their herds, for wisdom to overcome challenges, and for the goats to be fruitful and multiply.
You can be an answer to those prayers. Your donation today is not a temporary fix. It is a seed. It is a long-term investment in a family, a community, and a more sustainable world.
£50 can purchase a healthy goat, the foundation of a new family's herd.
£250 can build the new, cost-effective goat shed, protecting a family's entire flock.
£400 can provide a new family with their own "startup" flock of goats and the training to help them thrive.