Democratic Republic of Congo
Capital: Kinshasa
Population: 68,692,542
Population below national poverty line: Unknown
Bóthar in the Democratic Republic of Congo:
The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of Bóthar's most recent project countries being established in 2007. Bóthar only works with poultry projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Democratic Republic of Congo Project Profile
Project title:
Improvement of Poultry Farming
Location: Imbongo sector in Kikoti locality, Bulungu Territory, Kwilu District, Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo
Number of families: 170 families
Animals: Poultry
Other inputs: Chicken Feed and Chicken vaccinations
Training: Project beneficiaries will be trained in vaccinating young chicks and in improved techniques in poultry production
Brief synopsis: In the Kikoti area the Sisters of St. Namur will educate the local population on rearing poultry in a successful and sustainable manner, thus providing them with valuable animal protein in their diet which is a severe problem for many Congolese.
Expected benefits: To improve the quality of poultry production in the area. To increase consumption of eggs by beneficiaries.
Local partner(s): Sisters of St. Mary of Namur
Other relevant data: The Sisters of St. Namur have been active in DRC since 1923
