PROJECT JOSEPH
In many of the communities where we work, we encounter skilled, talented people who lack the resources to make the most of their abilities. Through Project Joseph, we find donors willing to fill this gap and provide recipients with the means to earn a higher and more stable income.
Livelihood needs vary depending on region and community, but examples include pedicabs, sewing machines, motorbikes, ovens, carpentry tools, and farming supplies. Our latest Project Joseph initiative is Hatching Hope:
- Countries that are winning the war against malnutrition have determined that consumption of animal protein plays an important role in combatting malnutrition. Because of this, we have begun supplying qualified families with a starter brood of one rooster and two hens. The Rhode Island Reds that we use for this program are prolific layers, laying up to 300 eggs a year. We also provide a feeder, waterer and bag of start-up feed.
- For this program, we work with families with undernourished children. Our resident agriculturalist meets with families and determines if they are ready for this program. The requirements include building a coop for the chickens, having enough space for the chickens to roam freely (when they are not in their coop), and ensuring that a member of the family will be able to take good care of the chickens daily. After families receive their start-up broods, our agriculturalist conducts regular visits for monitoring and guidance.
- For just P8,000 you can enroll a family in this program.
Accountability and Monitoring
- We ask recipients to show proof of their skill through products made, a training certificate, or existing employment that uses the skill but with poor compensation.
- Project Joseph participants sign an agreement with NVC agreeing that the donation is endorsed solely to him or her for operation and livelihood. Thus, the donation cannot be rented out or sold.
- Field officers regularly monitor participants. NVC reserves the right to withdraw the tool and give it to someone else.
- Click here to read one of our Hatching Hope stories.
Donate to Project Joseph
Email [email protected] for an updated list of potential recipients and the tools they require. For Hatching Hope sponsorship of one family is P8,000.
