Why Goats Are A Big Deal
We all know goats aren’t winning any beauty contests.
But Samaritan’s Purse gives goats to poor families in villages all over the world because
They are easy to look after.
They provide nutritious milk to drink and use for cheese or butter, and....
They produce offspring to sell.
Money earned helps families pay for necessities.
They also give one of the offspring to help another family in need.
Through trainings and check-ups, we build relationships.
This opens doors to share the Gospel.
When people learn how much God loves them, lives change.
So now, struggling families and communities have these pretty cute animals to help break the cycle of poverty.
Livelihoods
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Families engaged in subsistence farming often live in chronic poverty and malnutrition, lacking the skills to get the most out of their small patches of land. Others have seen their livelihoods wiped out by drought, disaster, or war. Through our Animals, Agriculture, and Livelihoods programmes, Samaritan's Purse has helped to provide thousands of impoverished farmers, herders, and fishermen around the world with the resources and training they need to feed their families and even obtain a modest income that can be used for education, medical care, or other needs.
£11
a month will supply a dozen chicks, a coop, and basic veterinary care. Once the chicks are grown, each of them can lay up to 200 eggs a year. We also teach each family how to care for the animals and harvest the eggs, which are a valuable source of nutrients and income.
£34
a month can provide 30 seedlings that will grow to provide many benefits—like fruit, firewood, timber, enhanced farmland, and erosion control.
£52
a month provides dairy goats to families in need, and teaches them how to feed and care for the animals. Samaritan's Purse will also provide related training and resources.
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