In rural Burundi, poultry keeping plays an important role in food security and economic security. This activity is often the preserve of women, permitting them to improve their social standing. But it is also an activity that requires knowledge and skill. Denise Kansuraheba’s career is living proof that, with sufficient training and some material assistance, poultry farming can become a highly profitable activity. The grandmother’s success means that she is now a role model in her community.
Poultry as a stepping-stone to a better future for Malian women
By supporting local poultry farming in Mali, Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium contributes to strengthening the leadership capacities of women.