RUGA Livelihood Support Project
Sustaining livelihoods, strengthening families
For Fulani pastoralists, cattle are a lifeline. The Ruga livelihood support which is ASSH funded by US mission in Nigeria is a project that empowered the vulnerable and marginalized Fulani group through improving their existing means of livelihood (Dairy milk production). The project is targeted at promoting the healthy rearing of cattle, improving the financial outcomes of the beneficiaries, and equipping the beneficiaries with financial literacy skills that will lead to effective business management and accounting. The ASSH project trained Community Animal Health Workers (CAHW) within the community, which ensures sustainability.
Impact So Far
Improved Dairy Output & Income Stability
Beneficiaries have seen significant improvements in dairy output and income stability.
Family Empowerment
Families have been trained in bookkeeping, business management, and financial planning, helping them turn subsistence into sustainable livelihoods.
Community Sustainability
The establishment of community Animal Health Workers (CAHW) has created resilience that endures beyond project cycles.
1,500+
Fulani women trained in dairy production, achieving a 63% increase in profits.
650+
Women in IDP camps (Adamawa & Abuja) gained vocational skills that improved livelihoods and self-reliance.
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