SSLLP implemented this livestock for resilience project in two of the worst-hit districts in the country. The 2014-2015 rainy season saw Malawi being hit devastating flush floods that had terrible effects on human life and dignity. Livestock reared by rural households in the flood struck areas not speared. The project areas were Magoti Extension Planning area in Nsanje district and…
The project aimed at addressing food insecurity and building resilience of the disaster risk and affected communities in Karonga district, Northern Malawi by providing vulnerable families improved sweet potato and cassava cultivars, Cowpea seeds to plant in their fields as these crops were capable of withstanding harsh environmental conditions like floods and drought. Interventions involved livestock support, management using the…
SSLLP targets smallholder farmers with one hectare or less of land living in Malawi. The organization believes its programs cut across a wide range of crucial issues affecting the lives of smallholder farmers. It delivers its services through the Heifer International model of
The Goat and Newcastle Vaccination Project aimed to assist rural communities and support government extension staff through the establishment of a sustainable mechanism for control of Newcastle disease in chickens using a locally produced vaccine known as I-2. It covers the entire Karonga District. This project is still being supported by SSLLP from its own resources. funding from Heifer Project…
The Integrated Smallholder Dairy Project was initiated with the aim of assisting over 140 households address their food and income insecurity through owning of high-class dairy cows. The project was designed in a way that only the first 70 original smallholder households assessed to be poor or keeping orphan or PLWAs would receive the original heifer cattle one each. After…
This project site is located to the south west of Mzuzu city in the northern region. The project aimed at improving the income and nutrition of 45 farm families (15 original and 30 POGs) in Mzuzu through placement of pigs (2 pregnant gilts and 1 boar per family) and provision of training in improved pig husbandry, vegetable gardening, family nutrition…
The Lusubilo Dairy Project was implemented in Karonga district. The main objectives were; Increased household income by 50% from sale of daily products Improved nutritional status of orphans and household members in 60 families through consumption of livestock and dairy products Increased food security through promotion of organic gardening and horticulture Introduce high grade dairy cattle in Karonga funding from…
Kaphuka is an integrated livelihoods project implemented by SSLLP Malawi with support from CARA Malawi, an Irish based charity. The project targeted women and started with 100 women, who were supported with meat and milk goats, chicken (layers) and pigs. The farmers were also supported with food crop (maize) production inputs to improve their food security. The animals have since…
The Consolidation & Institutional Capacity Development Project aimed to achieve 3 main objectives; By 2010, SSLPP Malawi will have developed capacity in 3 regions to promote and support sustainable small livestock farming (SL) & dairy cattle projects. By 2010, 30 communities in 3 regions of Malawi will have increased their household income by at least 50% from small livestock and…
Integrated Food Security Response Initiative (IFSRI) was a 22 month project with 1, 150, 000 Euro funded by the European Commission which started on 1st January 2010. Small Scale Livestock Promotion Programme implemented the project in partnership with CARE Malawi, National Aquaculture Centre and Ntchisi, Dowa and Lilongwe District Assemblies. The project aimed at reducing food insecurity among 3,000 targeted…