Development of the Pig Farm Project in LURHALA, Walungu Territory
As part of our community development program, we launched in May 2023 a pig distribution project aimed at improving the livelihoods of rural families.
– Initial targeting: 66 villages identified as potential beneficiaries.
– Coverage achieved: 41 villages have been served, while 25 remain to be reached.
Steps implemented since the launch :
- Identification of beneficiaries.
- Selection and preparation of livestock spaces.
- Training of families on proper livestock management practices.
- Distribution of pigs.
- Continuous technical follow-up: regular visits to advise beneficiaries, identify challenges, and adjust support.
- Periodic evaluation: analysis of economic, health, and social results; collection of testimonies to measure impact.
- Reinforcement and replication: support beneficiaries to become community relays, able to train other families and provide breeding stock.
Observed results
After more than two years of implementation (≈27 months), the results on the ground are significant:
– Many households have generated income, allowing them to send their children to school.
– Several families report a concrete improvement in their living conditions.
Current security context
Eastern DRC, particularly South Kivu, is experiencing persistent insecurity : armed group attacks, massive population displacements, and loss of livelihoods. The Walungu territory, including the Lurhala grouping, is not spared. These violences have worsened poverty and household vulnerability, creating an urgent need to strengthen family economic resilience and provide sustainable alternatives to displacement and humanitarian dependency.
Project multiplier effect
The current beneficiaries, now more autonomous and experienced, can play a key role in replicating the project:
- Train other families.
- Provide breeding stock from their own livestock.
- Form a local network ready to support expansion to other villages.
Perspectives
Demand and needs remain high. We plan to expand the project by 2027 to cover the 25 remaining villages, relying on current beneficiaries to reduce costs, strengthen local ownership, and maximize socio-economic impact. This expansion will provide a direct response to the urgent needs of families affected by insecurity and poverty.
