Night Mujawimana, a Falcco caregiver, stands with her goat provided under the goat distribution programme.

Economic empowerment of households.

This is Peace Tushime, a mother of 5. Her husband dissappeared under mysterious circumstances 7 years ago and she lives with the pain and uncertainity of not knowing whether he is alive or dead. Her challenge is compounded by the hardship of having to take care and educate her 5 children without a job. The stress has affected her health but the situation is being controlled by the doctors.

 FALCCO volunteers have been visiting her and offering psycho-social support and some domestic necessities. One of her children, Nsabimana Godson, is registered with us and is also still in need of a sponsor for full educational support.
She is pictured here with a goat that she received from our goat distribution project.
This project was started in 2011 in partnership with Miss Maureen Inglefield from the UK. We bought two goats for the first two families and, as they reproduce, they will rotate among all the 20 families.
Keeping domestic animals at home is one of the best ways that rural families generate wealth. We believe that as each family gets a goat, they will be able to sell some as they increase and supplement on their incomes.