Serbia
Capital: Belgrade
Population: 7,379,339
Population below national poverty line: 6.5%
Bóthar in Serbia:
Bóthar first became involved in Serbia in 2003 and supports one main project there involving dairy cows, dairy goats and sheep. The main target of our program here are the Serbs who fled Kosovo following the conflict there in 1999. Through the provision of animals and the requisite training, these displaced families are being helped back on their feet. Bóthar has also provided training to local farmers in administering Artificial Insemination as part of the breeding program there.
Serbia Project Profile
Project title:
Rehabilitation of Rural Livelihoods in South Serbia
Location: Blace Municipality, South Serbia
Number of families: 120
Animals: Heifers, sheep and goats.
Other inputs: Handbook for Modern Farming will be published and distributed to all beneficiaries. A computer for the Veterinary Centre will also be provided.
Training: Training and workshops on all aspects of their animals care and effective farming practice is being carried out.
Brief synopsis: This project will target families, most of whom are Serbian refugees who fled the Kosovo Conflict of 1999. In continuation with previous projects, goats, sheep and cows are being distributed to 120 families and extensive veterinary support and training on effective farming practices are being provided. The local Veterinary Centre in Blace will provide veterinary assistance and knowledge to the families.
Pass-on obligations: First born females of both cows, goats and sheep will be passed on to other trained local families.
Expected benefits: These animals are of a good stock and so are highly productive, markedly increasing the income of the local farmers.
Co-financing partner(s): Bóthar is funding the whole project
Local partner(s): Caritas Belgrade Archdiocese
Other relevant data: There is a long tradition of livestock keeping in the area and a strong work ethic amongst the farmers who devote themselves to their smallholdings and sell their produce locally, conditions that are ideal for the implementation of a successful project.
