PROJECT NAME

GIVE A WOMAN A COW AND WATCH HER CHANGE THE WORD

 

ROTARY FOUNDATION GRANT NUMBER:  GG2016079

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GOALS AND TARGETS

Providing 50 Jersey cows to 25 women, picked from 5 different rural areas around Samsun, who have low income and are willing to put effort on animal husbandry. It was determined that the high priority in selection will be given to women who are widow or have family members with disability. Apart from this, families with low income who have experienced war casualties (lost family members, veteran relatives, etc) will be highly considered during selection process. One of the main targets of this project is to increase the number of jersey cows which are considered as the best suited breed for Black Sea coast conditions. It is important to note that jersey cows consume less amount of natural resources with less carbon dioxide release.

BACKGROUND

People, working with animal husbandry, do not have good economic conditions.

Since the people from rural areas do not have enough milk, they do not find the possibility to market their product.

There exists no suitable job for women.

Unfortunately, people leave rural areas (their home) and look for opportunities in cities which eventually deteriorates the relationship between family members.

BENEFICIARIES

Women, Young people, Families including family members with disabilities

APPLICATIONS

1. First of all, families who can deal with animal husbandry will be selected, based on the priority, mentioned above.

2. 50 young heifers (8-11 months old) will be bought under the supervision of expert veterinarians.

3. These young heifers will stay in animal care centers, governed by the local municipality, at around 6-8 months. During this time, expert veterinarians will handle all needed caring and protective procedures.

4. These young heifers will be artificially inseminated by expert veterinarians.

5. On average, 25 families will be given 50 young heifers.

6. There will be monthly check for these heifers by experts in case some problems occur after the delivery.

7. Education regarding animal caring and feeding will regularly be provided by the experts.

8. All animals will be insured for 2 years.

SUSTAINABILITY

In such a long-term project, “Atakum” municipality will be responsible for marketing the produced millk. (Produced milk will be transferred to bottling facilities and then will be delivered to shops)

TOTAL COST

42.223 USD

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