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A needs assessment in Bhumlu Rural Municipality has identified that many women from low-income households have experience in traditional goat rearing but lack access to improved infrastructure, quality breeding stock, veterinary services, and modern livestock management practices. As a result, goat farming has not yet reached its full potential as a reliable and sustainable income source for rural families.
This project will directly benefit 75 households, reaching 324 family members, by strengthening women-led goat farming enterprises as a pathway to sustainable livelihood improvement. Goat farming is well suited to the local context, but its productivity depends on proper housing, balanced feeding, improved genetics, and effective animal health management.
Under this initiative, each participating household will receive support to establish or upgrade their goat farming system. This will include construction or improvement of goat sheds designed for proper ventilation, dryness, cleanliness, and protection from extreme weather conditions, following recommended goat housing practices. Households will also be provided with feeders, troughs, and basic equipment to ensure hygienic and efficient feeding systems.
A key component of the project is the introduction of high-quality breeding bucks, which will be managed at community or cluster level to improve the genetic quality, productivity, and growth rate of local goat populations. This will help increase birth rates, improve meat quality, and enhance overall herd performance, creating long-term benefits beyond the direct beneficiaries.
In addition, women participants will receive training on goat husbandry, animal health care, fodder cultivation, balanced feeding practices, sanitation, and small business management. Support will also include fodder development and veterinary services such as vaccination, deworming, and regular health camps.
The income generated through improved goat farming will enable families to invest in children’s education, healthcare, nutrition, and essential livelihood needs, thereby improving overall household wellbeing. At the same time, women’s economic participation and decision-making power within families will be significantly strengthened.
Project funds will be used for:
Construction or improvement of goat sheds for 75 households
Procurement of improved breed goats
Introduction and management of high-quality breeding bucks (community breeding system)
Provision of feeders, troughs, and basic livestock equipment
Fodder seed, plantation materials, and forage development support
Training on goat farming, breeding management, animal health, and entrepreneurship
Veterinary services including vaccination, deworming, and health monitoring
Monitoring, mentoring, and evaluation activities
Timeline
Month 1: Beneficiary selection, baseline survey, and community orientation
Month 2: Training on goat farming, shed construction, feeding, and breeding management
Month 3: Shed construction/improvement and distribution of goats, equipment, and establishment of breeding buck system
Months 4â€"11: Continuous monitoring, veterinary support, fodder development, and mentoring
Month 12: Final evaluation, impact assessment, and sustainability planning
Rotary Club Member Involvement
Rotary club members will be actively engaged throughout the project cycle. Their roles will include beneficiary selection, coordination of training programs, supervision of shed construction, oversight of goat and equipment distribution, management of breeding buck systems, and regular field monitoring. Members will also ensure transparency, accountability, and quality implementation.
This project will create a sustainable livestock-based livelihood model that improves productivity, strengthens household income, and empowers women across 75 households in Bhumlu Rural Municipality.
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