Empower rural women to build a poultry business

Thanks to your support, our project in Mozambique is moving full steam ahead!

Through funding from the Australian Government’s ANCP program, we’re supporting women and community members in Bobole to build sustainable livelihoods through small-scale poultry farming. So far, 125 participants have joined hands-on training in poultry husbandry and learning everything from housing and feeding to flock health and business planning.

Earlier this month, the first group of 12 trainees proudly graduated. Each received a starter flock of 20 chickens and feed to help launch their new enterprises. The energy in the group was incredible, when they collected their birds, several immediately asked if they could buy another 20! That kind of motivation speaks volumes about their commitment to growing their flocks and their futures.

Over the coming months, these farmers will put their training into practice, caring for their birds, tracking egg production, and using income from sales to support their families. Our team will continue providing follow-up visits and mentoring to make sure their new enterprises thrive.

This project is already making a tangible difference, putting income into the hands of mothers, ensuring a reliable source of protein for their children, and strengthening women’s confidence and decision-making at home and in their communities.

Thanks to your support, our project in Marracuene District, Mozambique, is transforming lives through a locally driven poultry farming initiative. This year, the program has not only surpassed its breeding and sales targets but sparked an incredible wave of entrepreneurship among the women involved.

Through hands-on training in poultry husbandry, feed formulation, and small business skills, participants are now confidently growing their enterprises. With support from our team and access to start-up resources like chicks, feed, and incubators these women are increasing their household incomes and reinvesting in their families and communities. “One of the most exciting developments has been the way women are embracing new ways to sell their products,” shared Ana Zandamela, our Program Coordinator in Mozambique. “They’re using WhatsApp groups, going door-to-door, and coordinating transport to bigger markets.This energy is creating real momentum for change.” Income from chicken and egg sales is already well above target. Many women are now paying school fees, improving their homes, or starting new side businesses demonstrating that when women are equipped with the right tools, they uplift everyone around them.

Take Mrs. Florinda, for example. Since joining the project in 2022, she has gone from beginner to respected poultry producer. She started with just 45 hens and 5 cocks and now manages over 75 birds. She’s shared chicks with 20 local families and developed innovative ways to cut costs making homemade feed from cracked maize and papaya leaves and selling chicken manure to nearby farmers. “The project has brought many benefits to my family,” she said. “We used to plan when we could eat eggs or chicken. Now we eat them whenever we want. I bake cakes, sell chicks to neighbours, and fertilize my garden with the manure. We’ve turned our backyard into a small business. I dream of growing my flock to 200 birds.”

These are the kinds of stories your generosity makes possible. Thank you for believing in the power of community-led, sustainable development. Together, we’re helping women build stronger, healthier futures for their families.