Goat Gains: Building Communities One Doe at a Time
<p><strong>Empowering Communities: The Goat Bank Initiative</strong></p> <p>The <strong>Goat Bank Initiative</strong> is an impactful collaboration between <strong>Goreto Treks</strong> and <strong>World Wide Goat Project Nepal (WWGPN)</strong>, dedicated to fostering sustainable development in Nepal’s rural communities. Since its inception, <strong>Goreto Treks</strong> has pledged a portion of its proceeds to support and empower rural women across the country.</p> <p>Through this initiative, we provide <strong>female goats (Does)</strong> to women in villages, promoting economic resilience and self-sufficiency. The concept is simple yet transformative: each recipient receives a Doe and, within <strong>18–24 months</strong>, returns a Doe to the program. This sustainable cycle ensures that the benefits extend beyond the initial recipients, as the returned Does are passed on to other women in need, gradually expanding the community’s goat herd. To date, over <strong>50 families</strong> have directly benefited from this initiative, demonstrating its profound impact.</p> <p>Building on this success, we have introduced a <strong>community-based hybrid buck-sharing program</strong> to address a critical issue in rural Nepal: <strong>livestock inbreeding</strong>. By providing <strong>high-quality hybrid bucks</strong> to various communities, we help diversify livestock genetics and reduce the risks associated with inbreeding. Already, more than <strong>six hybrid bucks</strong> have been distributed, with plans to expand through future <strong>Community Resource Sharing (CRS) initiatives</strong>.</p> <p>At <strong>Goreto Treks</strong>, we are committed to creating lasting, positive change in Nepal’s rural landscape. Through <strong>innovative programs</strong> like the <strong>Goat Bank</strong> and <strong>buck-sharing initiative</strong>, we are improving individual livelihoods and strengthening entire communities for generations to come. <strong>Join us in making a difference—one goat at a time.</strong></p> <p>.</p>
