Goats Provide Nutrition and Income
Ethiopia has one of the largest populations of persons living with HIV/AIDS in the world and, as the number of children losing parents to HIV/AIDS increases, an enormous burden is placed on extended families to meet the needs of these children.
Lack of food is often a major obstacle to improved health and nutrition, as well as recovery from tuberculosis and other debilitating infections for adults living with HIV/AIDS. For children, the lack of food leads to greater health problems due to weakened immune systems, poor school performance, and diminished quality of life.
With funding from Alternative Gifts International, PCI is providing HIV/AIDS-affected and vulnerable families in Ethiopia with goats and sheep to ease their burdens, help avert their deteriorating nutritional status, and generate income.
Goats are considered optimal for families affected by HIV/AIDS because they are small and can be easily handled by the sick, young, and elderly. The milk from goats is improving the quality of children’s diet and can also be sold for $0.44 US per liter to generate vital income for families. As of June 30, 2008, PCI expected to distribute over 2,500 goats and sheep to 1,700 caretakers of orphaned and vulnerable children.
Ethiopia has one of the largest populations of persons living with HIV/AIDS in the world and, as the number of children losing parents to HIV/AIDS increases, an enormous burden is placed on extended families to meet the needs of these children.
Lack of food is often a major obstacle to improved health and nutrition, as well as recovery from tuberculosis and other debilitating infections for adults living with HIV/AIDS. For children, the lack of food leads to greater health problems due to weakened immune systems, poor school performance, and diminished quality of life.
With funding from Alternative Gifts International, PCI is providing HIV/AIDS-affected and vulnerable families in Ethiopia with goats and sheep to ease their burdens, help avert their deteriorating nutritional status, and generate income.
Goats are considered optimal for families affected by HIV/AIDS because they are small and can be easily handled by the sick, young, and elderly. The milk from goats is improving the quality of children’s diet and can also be sold for $0.44 US per liter to generate vital income for families. As of June 30, 2008, PCI expected to distribute over 2,500 goats and sheep to 1,700 caretakers of orphaned and vulnerable children.
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