© 2010 JOY Goat Development Programme
Soroti
potential project
History
Soroti was not originally a priority location for a project. However we have had requests from three different organisations to bring the breeding programme to the area, so in November 2009 exploratory discussions were carried out with some local community leaders. The outcome was very positive, and it now looks as if it will be possible to set up some breeding centres.
Opportunities
• Introduction of the programme was initiated by local organisations.
• There is a shortage of milk in the area because of rustling raids by a neighbouring tribe. (The raids have now stopped, but the cattle population is still low.)
• Dairy goats have already been brought into the area by an enterprising local farmer, so there is now a demonstration centre already there (see picture left).
Challenges
• Bringing two or three separate organisations into a common project may cause difficulties.
• Goats milk is still very unfamiliar in the area, so take-
• The area is flat, and so the environmental conservation element of the programme will not get the boost that it would in areas where tree planting is needed for erosion control.
• The potential project area is large, and the ‘hotspots’ of enthusiasm are well separated.
