Each household received five goats, comprising four females and one male, to promote food security, herd regeneration, and income generation.
All animals were carefully screened, vaccinated, and treated in collaboration with the respective Woreda Livestock Resources Development Offices. During the screening process, four goats were excluded to ensure only healthy livestock were provided to beneficiaries.
The support was provided as part of the ongoing five-year (2023-2027) Nexus (“Resilience, Empowerment and Sustainable Economic Wellbeing for Vulnerable Communities in Borena zone, Ethiopia” project funded by Trõcaire (CST Ethiopia). The support to drought affected community in Borena reflects APCfC’s ongoing commitment to livelihood recovery, resilience building, and sustainable development among pastoralist communities in southern Ethiopia.
For years, the non-functionality of the water scheme had forced many families to migrate in search of water, severely disrupting their livelihoods and community stability. With the rehabilitation now complete, the scheme benefits approximately 800 households—450 men and 350 women—as well as 500 cattle, 4,500 sheep and goats, and 500 donkeys.
Beyond restoring access to safe water, the project has significantly reduced the time and distance community members must travel to fetch water. This improvement has enhanced health, productivity, and overall resilience among pastoralist families. The initiative is a testament to APCfC’s continued commitment to strengthening livelihood resilience and ensuring sustainable access to essential services in pastoral and agro-pastoral areas.
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