A gift that keeps giving…
The gift of goats
A gift that keeps giving…
The provision of nutrient-rich milk, crop fertilisation, the elation of children, and the generation of revenue for families in socioeconomically marginalised regions, where cultural and social norms often exploit the vulnerable, are all significant benefits that can be derived from goats.
The Gift of Goat is a program that aims to transform impoverished individuals in India into self-sufficient benefactors. The program identifies individuals from rural villages in southern India who come from impoverished backgrounds. Upon being selected, they are gifted with a pair of goats. As the goats multiply, and reach a total of ten, the recipients are expected to “gift” two goats to others who are similarly situated in terms of their socioeconomic circumstances. They may keep the remaining goats for future rearing. In this manner, the “beneficiary” becomes a “benefactor” themselves, and the cycle of giving continues.
The Gift of Goat is a unique program that has the potential to break the cycle of poverty in India. The program provides beneficiaries with the resources they need to start their own businesses and become self-sufficient. It also teaches them the importance of giving back to their communities.
