These chickens are helping families in Laos generate much-needed income. In Laos, Oxfam Australia works to increase access to food by providing families with the initial funds to buy chickens. Households can then use eggs to earn an income at the market or to eat themselves. And, when the chickens breed, families can get more chickens! And more eggs ... and more chickens ... and more eggs ...

“Thanks to the Oxfam Australia project, I have chickens to raise which gives my family food and income. My family has better conditions now and my children have [the same] school materials as other people.” Mrs Mai, Nam Phaene village, Laos.