Due to the uncertain situation with the distribution of food packages, we were forced to look at alternative help for the people in Afghanistan. In consultation with our local project partner, we decided to distribute a small number of chickens to women and their families in the village of Nejrab.

Initially intended as a pilot project, 10 chickens and 2 roosters per family were purchased from private donations. A total of 30 families benefited from this action. In addition to the chickens, the families received about 49 kg of animal feed.

Strengthening the region

The chickens come from farms in the area, all have been vaccinated and veterinarian checked. The women of the families have received training on keeping chickens and have also been professionally supervised for 2 months. The eggs from the chickens can be sold at the market. For 12 eggs, the women receive about 100 Afghani, which is about 1.25 Euros.

Through the roosters already this year offspring is possible and thus a sustainable security of this source of income for the families.

Future prospects

This pilot project is to become a larger project in 2023. The plan is to buy 20 hens and 5 roosters per woman/family. The total cost for a “chicken package” would then be about 160 Euros. Included are the chickens, purchase, food, transport, vaccination and personnel. Our local project partner would like to guide the women for 3 months and give them advice and support.