Goat
A hoofed animal of any sort is a highly unexpected gift. And Oxfam’s goats have four magnificent hooves. Some even come with udders. Not only does a goat make a great card, but a goat can save a family from poverty. They can breed to create more goats, they can be milked for the family’s nutrition, and they can even be sold to pay for school fees or tools. It’s the perfect gift for the person who has lots and the people who have little.
$39
How does this gift help?
Goats can play a key role in the livelihoods of rural communities, feeding on household waste – so they get rid of rubbish and unwanted scraps – and providing milk and manure as a bonus. As part of Oxfam Australia’s commitment to environmentally sound programs, goats are distributed to vulnerable families because they are easy to raise and take care of. We also provide training in keeping animals, vaccination and de-worming.
“They are very easy to take care of. Every day in the morning I take the goat to graze, and around 9 or 10 o’clock, I bring it home to drink water. Then I take it back again to the grass ... I am very happy because it is a female goat and it will have babies and I can sell them and buy things for school. I am in Grade Six.” Alberto Atanasio Malhaieie, aged 15, Mabawane, Xai Xai district, Gaza Province, Mozambique
