Impact of Goat Distribution for poor Families in South Kordofan State Sudan

Abstract

This study was conducted in South Kordofan State in 4 localities (Debab –Lagawa- Sunt – Kealak). It aimed to study the economic status of the war affected people who received goats from German Agroaction (GAA). The objective of conducting this study was to evaluate the impact of the activity and to assess benefits from this intervention and decide whether it is appropriate or future interventions should seek a different approach. Another objective was to shed light on the work of the non- governmental organizations in the area and their role in community development. The methods used for data collection was socio-economic survey of pastoral communities. Primary data were collected by using a questionnaire. Secondary data were collected from local committees, books, scientific papers and reports Forty five beneficiaries were selected from eleven villages to represent the study area. Random samples were used according to presence of beneficiaries in village in all localities with different number of beneficiaries in all villages. The study found that the target groups who have benefited from the services of the organization were 97.8%. It was also found that all beneficiaries (100%) were below the poverty level. The study also revealed that offsprings formed 120%, mortalities 43.3 %, sales 11.1%, slaughtered 1.1%, and lost/stolen was 11.1%. The total increase for the project was 56.1%. The main obstacles the project faced lie in the system of ownership and the recovery of offsprings. Also the number of animals distributed was not sufficient to meet the requirements of these poor families. Moreover goats were not lactating at time of distribution so they were not of immediate benefit to households as they had to be nursed for many months before delivery.