As part of the “Education for All” project, the Christian Alliance for Integral Development (CIDA), with financial support from New Harvest Mission International (NHMI), initiated training in poultry farming for the benefit of parents of students benefiting from the program.
From July 8 to 23, 2025, 100 parents, including 82 women, from the localities of Asrama, Kponou, Atsitsohoe, Amakpapé and Kpèlè benefited from training on chicken farming, which aims to strengthen their economic autonomy in the face of the effects of climate change on agricultural activities. Indeed, the decline in land productivity is pushing many rural households to diversify their sources of income, including chicken farming, identified here as a sustainable opportunity to combat poverty.
Training modules adapted to the realities on the ground
The training was interactive and participatory. It was structured around brainstorming sessions, presentations of thematic modules, group discussions, practical case studies, and a field visit to concretely illustrate the techniques taught. The modules included in this training included:
The benefits of poultry farming: understanding the economic, nutritional, and social benefits of this activity.
Main challenges of poultry farming: diseases, mortality, access to feed, and climatic constraints.
Poultry housing: management techniques, hygiene, and safety.
Feeding and watering: nutritional needs of poultry and drinking water management.
Reproduction and rescue of young: incubation and chick care.
Main chicken diseases: identification and prevention.
Biosecurity measures in poultry farming: hygiene, isolation, disinfection, and input management. Each participant received a breeding kit consisting of a feeder and a drinker, making a total of 100 kits distributed.
Support beyond training
To ensure the long-term impact of this initiative, a post-training monitoring mechanism has been established. Quarterly support will ensure the effective implementation of the knowledge acquired and support beneficiaries in their initial stages of business.
This innovative initiative not only strengthens families’ economic capacity but is also part of a sustainable education approach, empowering parents to support their children’s education through their own efforts.
In a context marked by socioeconomic and environmental challenges, the Christian Alliance for Integral Development (CIDA) renews its commitment to sustainable education supported by the empowerment of vulnerable families. This poultry training initiative, made possible thanks to the support of New Harvest Mission International (NHMI), is just the first step toward a model of community resilience.
CIDA is launching a call for technical, financial, and institutional partners interested in partnering with concrete, sustainable initiatives with a strong social impact. Together, let’s extend this approach to other localities, strengthen support systems and increase development opportunities for vulnerable families.
