The sustainable solution for families facing climate change and environmental degradation. Not only do bees provide a stable source of food and income, they also: 

• Produce nutritious honey, propolis, beeswax and royal jelly that are high in demand and can be sold in markets.

• Help boost immune systems through their honey.

• Pollinate plants for a larger yield of fruits and vegetables.

Country supported: Somalia

A coop of hens and roosters can be a lifeline for families facing chronic hunger:

• Chickens lay an average of 250 eggs per year, providing families with a steady source of nutritious food.

• Over time, surplus eggs and chicks can be sold or shared with other families.

• Fruits and vegetables grown in a garden fertilized by chicken manure can be eaten or sold at the market. 

Countries supported: Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador

Known for their friendly faces and sweet nature, alpacas can also produce more than four kilograms of luxurious wool per year, meaning:

• Families have a sustainable way to make a living.

• Families can produce items like blankets, clothing and accessories that they can use or sell at the market.

• Income earned by selling alpaca wool products can be used to buy food and other necessities.

Countries supported: Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia

As resilient and low-maintenance animal, goats are well-suited for diverse environments in the developing world.

• They typically live 8 to 12 years and offer a valuable product with their daily milk production.

• Beyond nourishment, goats' consistent milk production offers a sustainable income with surplus milk being sold to uplift entire communities.
  

Countries supported: Somalia, Haiti