WCT’s Poultry Enterprise Program provides a low-risk income alternative for women and youth transitioning away from river-based livelihoods.
Poultry farming requires minimal land, has a short production cycle, and generates regular cash flow through the sale of eggs and mature chicken.
WCT supports organized women and youth groups through:
• Starter stock provision and improved breed selection
• Training in poultry keeping and disease management
• Construction guidance for low-cost poultry housing
• Market linkage
The program emphasizes profitability, record-keeping, and group-based enterprise management to ensure sustainability beyond initial support.
The Poultry Enterprise Program reduces daily exposure to wildlife conflict while strengthening economic resilience at the household level.