Program Overview
The K-MD Integrated Cow Program is funded by Microfinancing Partners in Africa & Gotta Have Hope Inc. It operates in the church Parishes of Lwangiri and Mirembe Maria in Kassanda District — with 514 households united in 19 dairy farmers' development groups. In Mubende District, the Program implements its interventions in the Ecclesiastical Parishes of Mubende, Ssenkulu and Madudu with 28 development groups.
Current Impact
Over 238 in-calf heifers have been distributed in Lwangiri, Mirembe Maria, Mubende and Ssenkulu Parishes. In Madudu Parish, over 100 cow sheds have been constructed in readiness for the next distribution of in-calf heifers.
The program also extends to Busunju, Kiboga and additional Parishes across Kassanda, Mubende and Mityana Districts.
How the Pass-On Model Works
Beneficiary families who receive an in-calf heifer pass on the first female calf born to another eligible household. This self-multiplying model means the program's impact grows without additional donor funding. Through this campaign, 702 households have already received livestock from fellow group members.
Goals 2023–2027
- Procure and distribute 600 heads of cattle, 1,500 pigs and 240 goats of improved breeds across 8 Ecclesiastical Parishes
- Conduct Artificial Insemination (AI) on 550 cattle and 350 pigs
- Equip the Diocesan breeding centre for both cattle and goats
- Set up 5 Agro/veterinary shops at cooperative level
- Set up demonstration plots of dairy cow in 10 Ecclesiastical Parishes
- Train farmers in sustainable livestock production — disease management, feeding and breed selection
Benefits to Households
- Improved nutrition through access to fresh milk
- Income generation through milk sales
- Manure for crop production — boosting agricultural yields
- Asset accumulation and financial security for vulnerable families