Goat Gains: Building Communities One Doe at a Time
<p>Introducing the Goat Bank initiative, a remarkable collaboration between Goreto Treks and WWGPN (World Wide Goat Project Nepal), aimed at fostering thriving communities across Nepal. From its inception, Goreto Treks has committed a portion of its proceeds to empower rural women across the nation. Through this initiative, we're proud to support the economic resilience of local communities by providing female goats, known as Does, to women in villages. The concept is simple yet powerful: a woman receives a Doe and agrees to return a Doe within 18-24 months. This sustainable cycle ensures that the benefits extend far beyond initial recipients, as the Does returned are then passed on to another woman in need, gradually expanding the community's goat herd. With over 50 families already directly benefiting from this program, the impact is undeniable. Building on the success of the Goat Bank, we've embarked on a new endeavor – a community-based hybrid buck sharing program. This initiative addresses a prevalent challenge in rural Nepal: inbreeding among farmers. By providing high-quality hybrid bucks to different communities, we're not only diversifying their livestock but also mitigating the risks associated with inbreeding. Already, more than half a dozen bucks have been distributed, with plans to expand our reach through future Community Resource Sharing (CRS) initiatives. At Goreto Treks, we're committed to creating lasting positive change in Nepal's rural landscape. Through innovative programs like the Goat Bank and buck sharing initiative, we're not just enriching individual lives – we're strengthening entire communities for generations to come. Join us as we continue to uplift and empower Nepal's rural population, one goat at a time.</p>
