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LATEST NEWS ... Ten calves are to be weaned this year. Following a recent visit by our trustees, GC have provided a further six cows. When ladies of the Queens Road keep fit class raised money to buy livestock, the community in Soroti decided to name the new project the ‘Keep Fit’ Cow Project! The project was initiated in 2004 when the activities of the Karamajong meant that milk was too expensive to buy. The Karamjong are a tribe who believe that all cattle belong to them and carry out atrocities to retrieve ‘their’ herds. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 March 2009 16:55 |
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 Initially, funds were raised for 5 cows to be purchased and distributed to individual families in need. Soon after, Upton Junior School got involved and more cows were bought. Now there are 25+ cows and the livestock supplement food and income. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 23 March 2009 04:19 |
 A vet in Soroti was able to help buy, prepare and deliver the cows and he continues to monitor them. More mature heifers, capable of producing a calf within a shorter period, are bought. Once a calf is produced it is passed on to another family. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 23 March 2009 04:19 |
 As the number of cows, as well as the distances, has increased, there has been a need to provide transport in the form of a motorcycle for the vet. One of the recipients, Alfred, cycled the 18km back to his village with the cow walking behind! |
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Last Updated on Friday, 27 March 2009 16:44 |
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