Farmers Helping Farmers

Published purpose

The project focuses on supporting six Kenyan farm groups Wakulima Dairy Co-op, Embu Dairy Co-op Thubuku Dairy Co-op & Othaya Dairy Co-op Muchui Women's Group, Ruuju School/Women's Group) to improve their members’ farm incomes and food security. Beneficiaries include 6,500 dairy farmers in Mukurwe-ini, 1,000 dairy farmers in Othaya, and 125 crop producers in Kiirua and Marega. The project plans to develop the capacity of co-op organizations and individual members to increase their income, standard of living and the position of women in the family & community. Technical assistance is provided and equipment is donated to improve milk quality and productivity. This is one of two parts of a project valued at $500,000.