China

Rural Livestock Assistance Program, Hanzhuang Village, Er Shi Li Pu Town, Yucheng, Shandong Province. Director: Haji Noor Deen Mi Guang Jiang

Alalusi Foundation assisted in purchase of sheep for distribution to needy rural village families. Needy families were identified, and each family was given 4 breeding sheep, under condition that the sheep not be slaughtered or sold for 5 years, and well cared for. The lambs bred by the sheep would belong to the families.

A typical report from one of 18 families is that their four sheep (valued at $260 U.S.) had increased in two years to a flock of several dozen sheep. They are earning income both from wool and sale of meat animals. They sold just part of their flock, earning about $1200 U.S., which will allow them to improve their house. They will be able to afford a new well, and they still have their flock. The manure provides fertilizer, which they had previously been unable to afford. Garden yields are also greatly improved, further enriching the lives of the family.

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Distribution of sheep in Hanzhuang Village 7 January, 2005

7 January, 2005

Key to program success: sheep usually bear twins.

Flock on 2 August 2005

Flock on 7 November 2005

7 January, 2005

Flock on 2 August 2005

Mr. & Mrs. Ahmed Mi Fengde 7 January 2005

7 November 2005

4 January 2006

Mr. Fengde and flock on 4 January 2006

Enriched lives for the Family, Mr & Mrs. Ahmed Mi Fengde, sons Hassan (10 yrs.), Hossin (8 yrs.)

Essay by Mr. Ahmed Mi Fengde English Chinese

If you would like to support the China Sheep Project please send a check to: Alalusi Foundation, 1975 National Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545-1709; Make the check payable to 'Alalusi Foundation'. Be sure to add a notation: 'For China Sheep Project' on your check.