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Camels for Drought Areas

Northern Kenya faces frequent drought but camels, unlike cattle, can cope well. This project encourages pastoralist families to convert their operations to raising camels and supports camel milk marketing throughout the value chain.

Rural populations in Kenya largely depend on the health of their animals for their livelihoods. However, threats from climate change are increasing. This project supports people living in arid regions by providing camels and training farmers in animal welfare and marketing camel milk products. The farmers learn how to identify and control the main animal diseases. In addition, an early warning system using smartphones is being developed.

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Sub-Saharan Africa
Agriculture
Overview
Project country:
Kenya
Participants:
Cattle herding families
Traders
Veterinary workers
Project Officer:
Marie-Luise Matthys
Project phase:
This project is continued in "Sustainable Grazeland Management"
Partner organizations:

VSF - Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Suisse

The project addresses the following SDGs from UN Agenda 2030:

This project is supported by SDC.

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Nasibo Kund in ihrem eigenen Laden, wo sie Kamelmilch und Fleisch verkauft.
“I’m proud of myself, because I have a job in my own shop and can send all of my children to school.”
Nasibo Kund, beneficiary of the camel project, Isiolo Town, Kenya

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