55-year-old Jalibun lives with her husband and son in a flood-hit area of Nepal. To support their family, they depend on their goats and dairy cattle. The family has long kept goats, but the animals often got sick and died, leading to loss of income.
Training for goat farmers
A little while ago, the organisation Asal Chhimekee (‘the good neighbour’) Nepal organised a three-day training for community group members on goat rearing. Initially, Jalibun hesitated to participate, thinking that no training would improve the condition of her goats. But since all other group members were participating, she decided to join too.
The training proved much more useful than she expected. She learned how to prepare nutritious feed, keep goat pens clean properly and grow grass on a small plot of land. Administering vaccines and using simple home remedies to keep the goats healthy were also covered.
A healthy source of income
After the training, Jalibun started applying the new techniques. She kept the goat shed clean, provided balanced feed and gave her goats worming medication every three months. The health of her goats improved rapidly.
This year, Jalibun sold three goats for 26,000 Nepali rupees. Keeping goats has therefore become a reliable source of income for her family. She can now more easily pay daily expenses, celebrate holidays and save money through her group. What first seemed like a hopeless venture has now become a stable and powerful source of income.
CGK Diaconate supports the work of Asal Chhimekee Nepal.
