Pastoralist Women's Support Groups
Supporting traditional livelihoods with modern techniques and market access
About This Program
Strengthening women's traditional roles in pastoralism through training in livestock management, value addition, and cooperative organization. Women learn improved animal husbandry, milk value addition, and marketing while maintaining cultural practices. The program recognizes women's critical role in pastoral economies and provides tools to enhance productivity and income while preserving traditional knowledge.
Program Details
Duration
18 months per group
Target Group
Pastoralist women
Start Date
September 2023
Budget
$25,000 annually
Program Objectives
Improve livestock productivity through better animal husbandry practices
Teach value addition techniques for milk and livestock products
Form and strengthen women's savings and credit cooperatives
Increase market access and secure better prices for products
Key Activities
Impact Achieved
80 women with improved livestock income
Measurable outcomes from program implementation
Beneficiaries
80
80 women across 6 pastoral communities
Partners & Collaborators
Program Coordinator
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