Based on the experience and early success of funding the pig farm supporting St Jude Clinic-Nakifuma, Deacon Don began another project at St Luke clinic, which serves KKonge Parish in central Uganda near the capitol city of Kampala.

NEED

Additional funding for the St. Luke clinic to take care of the malaria-stricken community.

  • Fr. Dennis asked for a microfinance investment of $15,000 to establish a sustainable cow breeding farm.
  • Proceeds from the additional cows would create a small dairy operation
  • The profits from the dairy farm would support the clinic.

SOLUTION

  1. US donor contributions created the  “Cows Against Malaria fund”.
  2. Eight pregnant Fresian Heifers were purchased and a barn was built.
  3. The cows were used to sell milk and later be bred to expand the herd.
cow farm

IMPACT

  • 8 dairy cows were purchased in 2018 and have multiplied to 28 cows.
  • Each cow can produce over 20 liters a day.
  • Our herd proudly produces a sustainable $200+ per month.
  • Milk sold locally pays for impoverished mothers and babies to receive urgent medical care at the St. Luke Clinic.
St Luke Health Centre
Today, Father Denis proudly reports that more than 28 dairy cows continue to bring in money to support the clinic. Additional Proceeds were allocated to start coffee and bean plantations. Uganda media has reported the success of the Cows Against Malaria project.

 

US support for microfinance in these partner communities aims to stimulate expanded access to healthcare for impoverished women and small children. The MAAP Foundation works to encourage autonomy as the community grows and develops the ability to care for its own. The US “Cows Against Malaria Fund” in KKonge was formed to create an economic boost that would allow them to build upon their achieved success.
Fr. Dennis and Don

THE SUCCESS STORY CONTINUES

In 2024, Fr Denis and the KKonge community applied for and were approved for a second grant. A $5000 poultry project has been implemented to build health access connections in eight regional sub-parishes. The funds anticipated will purchase mosquito bed nets, organize education to combat malaria, provide scholarships to girls who suffer discrimination, provide vocational training in forming microfinance coop lending groups, offer vaccinations, and fund mobile healthcare outreaches to distant villages.