Livestock Revolution: Meet Tanzania's Female Dairy Farmers

Women represent 2/3 of the 600 million poorest livestock owners in the world, according to the global organization, “Health for Animals.” They are considered part of a growing trend called the “Livestock Revolution” where women dominate the position of "keepers of the livestock.”

Aid Africa’s Children’s newest project with the Ntemba Village Women and Brother Gasper of the Mvimwa Abbey in Tanzania enlist 44 local women. They have set their sights on starting their dairy farm with the purchase of 5 cows. Fundraising for the project has started.

Each of the cows are approximately $220 each and are expected to produce 20 liters of milk per day. Milk will be used to feed their families and sold locally at the market.

Previously, Aid Africa’s Children worked with the Ntemba Village Women and Brother Gasper at the Mvimwa Abbey in Tanzania on their chicken cooperative project.