In March 2022, we initiated the Goat Rearing Livelihood Program with the objective of improving the annual income of impoverished families. This program was undertaken in partnership with BRY Air Pvt Ltd under their CSR initiative. The primary goal was to identify and support 50 economically disadvantaged families in Dadikar village and neighboring villages by providing them with 2 goats each.
To ensure transparency and fair distribution, a committee was formed to verify the eligibility of beneficiary families. Once verified, the families entered into agreements with Sapna, agreeing to return the first two offspring to the organization.
The distribution of goats to these 50 families was carried out in two phases. In the first phase, 25 families received goats on 26th April 2022, and the remaining 25 families
were provided goats in the second phase on 3rd March 2023. To maintain the well-being of the goats, two Pashu Sakhis were appointed to oversee the program. Periodic veterinary check-ups were conducted by a qualified veterinary doctor, and essential vaccinations were administered to ensure the health of all the goats.
The program has had a significant impact on the beneficiary families. Several families have seen their goat herds grow beyond the initial two goats, resulting in increased income. Additionally, these goats have provided families with a regular source of milk, benefiting both children and the elderly.
Remarkably, some elderly individuals who were previously confined to their homes have now started venturing into the nearby jungle to feed and care for their goats. This newfound activity has not only improved their physical well-being but also brought a sense of purpose to their lives.
Looking ahead, we plan to identify and support an additional 50 families in the coming year, continuing our mission to uplift impoverished communities through goat
rearing.
The Goat Rearing Livelihood Program, in collaboration with Bry Air (Asia) Pvt Ltd, has not only improved the economic prospects of impoverished families but also enhanced their overall quality of life. We are committed to expanding the program’s reach and continuing our efforts to empower more families in the future.
We express our gratitude to Bry Air (Asia) Pvt Ltd for their generous support for funding this project.
NGO SAPNA’ was registered in Delhi under the Societies Registration Act on 21st October, 2004. It was founded by a group of professionals who shared a dream to work on a people-centric model of development in areas of health, education, gender, community development and social welfare. Inspired by Gandhian ideals of ‘Sewa’ i.e. selfless service, SAPNA’s mission is to work/act as an ‘agent of change’ to support and empower the poor and the marginalized.