WCFJC News
April, 2009
Goat Project:
WCFJC has hired one of its project beneficiaries to spray all the goats within the dairy goat project on a weekly basis. The goats are sprayed against worms and other infections. The “sprayer” began working towards the end of March 2009 and to date, a marked improvement in the health of the animals has been observed. Beneficiaries pay the equivalent of US$ 0.05 per spraying, per animal. Nathan uses a bicycle to reach all the locations where WCFJC beneficiaries are rearing dairy goats.
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| Nathan Tibagalana, the WCFJC “Goat Sprayer” |
Meanwhile, 29 beneficiaries who underwent training on how to raise goats in March 2009 are working to meet WCFJC criteria for the distribution of local she-goats.
Poultry Project:
Phase II beneficiaries are in putting finishing touches to their poultry houses, in anticipation of receiving day old chicks (see March 2009 Update for pictures of poultry houses under construction).
Hair Salon Project:
Hair Salon revenue continues to decline, reflecting the state of the economy not only in Butagaya, but nationwide.
Hair Salon Monthly Earnings in 2009 (US$)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 230 | 95 | 85 | 65 | | | | | | | |
Hair Salon Earnings, Full Year 2008: US$ 1,544
Lately, the salon has attracted local press coverage which could lead to a much needed boost in local sponsorship.
School Project:
The school is seeking to purchase a piece of land (40 feet x 100 feet) for equivalent of US$ 500. The land which is in the same area where the school is currently located will be used for the construction of a school building.
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