The Chicken Project is a practical, family-focused initiative launched by the Rweteera Child Aid Community Foundation (RCAF) to combat poverty, improve food security, and create a reliable source of income for vulnerable households. With a modest investment of $300 per family, the project provides all the essentials to kickstart a small-scale poultry enterprise—offering long-term benefits in nutrition, education, and self-sufficiency.

What Each $300 Package Includes

1. Chicken Coop Construction – Materials and support to build a durable and safe coop suitable for 30 birds.

2. 30 Young Chicks – A starter flock of healthy, fast-growing chicks (layers or broilers depending on household preference).

3. Starter Feed & Vaccines – Enough feed and basic veterinary care for the initial growth phase (up to 3 months).

4. Training & Ongoing Support – Practical training in poultry management, feeding, hygiene, and disease prevention.

Objectives

• Economic Upliftment: Provide families with a steady income source through egg or meat sales.

• Child Support: Enable families to cover school fees, uniforms, and basic needs using poultry-generated income.

• Food Security: Improve household nutrition with access to eggs and chicken meat.

• Sustainable Livelihoods: Empower families to expand their poultry business and reinvest profits.

Target Beneficiaries

• Low-income families with school-going children

• Households led by single mothers or grandparents

• Families caring for orphans or vulnerable children

• Unemployed youth interested in agribusiness

Impact Goals

• Equip at least 100 families in the first phase.

• Improve household income by at least 40% within 6 months.

• Increase school attendance and reduce malnutrition among children in beneficiary households.

• Foster entrepreneurship and local poultry market development in Rweteera and surrounding areas.

Sustainability Model

• Families are trained to reinvest profits in additional birds and feed.

• Future expansion includes forming community poultry cooperatives for bulk feed purchasing and collective marketing.

• Advanced training offered after 6 months to scale from subsistence to commercial production levels.

Why Support This Project?

With just $300, you can equip a family with the tools to break the cycle of poverty, improve their daily nutrition, and create a lasting pathway to financial independence.