For Eid al Adha, a Beneficiary shares what she has with those in need
By Jen Doyle, Communication Coordinator - and Donna B-W, Executive Director
Dear Friend,
In the true spirit of Eid Al Adha, a beneficiary of Gardens, Goats, and More: Climate Action Palestine, sacrificed one of her sheep to feed the families in need around her.
This project gave Amira her first sheep which she bred into a small herd of seven. Her act of kindness is a beacon of light to underserved members of her community in these desperate times.
This wonderful pilot project gives needy families in the Gaza community a sustainable way to grow or raise the healthy food their family needs, and, if possible sell their vegetables, eggs, and livestock to generate an income. This worked really well for Amira and many of the beneficiaries, but not for everyone.
Some of our beneficiaries — especially the ones in the cities without much land or fields — are struggling to care for livestock in particular. They need fodder and shelter for the animals and prices for both are going way up.
One beneficiary, Rania, said, “I had a difficult time feeding my goats because the fodder is so expensive. I had to sell one of my baby goats to buy some fodder for the rest, as well as help me provide some food for my family. I work hard to feed my goats by allowing them to graze nearby, but it’s not enough.”
Another beneficiary, Aqla, shared, “I can barely feed my extended family. I have 22 people in the house, including my children and my grandchildren. I have a sick baby who needs medicine which costs a lot. I had to sell one of my goats to feed the family. I need fodder for the goats but I can't afford to buy the fodder and buy food for the family. My priority is my family. I hope that you can do something to help us.”
We are hoping that with your generous support we will soon be able to provide fodder to our beneficiaries and livestock, seeds, and plants to new beneficiaries.
Thank you for supporting this project. Together we can help more families get back on their path of sustainability!
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