El Camino y la Comida Day 14

| July 19, 2011 | 1 Comment

 

Tanzania Pigs. Sebastian, 22, of Heifer International’s Singa Group pig project in Kibosho East in the Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania. Source: Heifer International Pressroom.

Beginning of Week 2, Day 14 on this trek.  For up-to-date news and photos of the journey, please go to: www.elcaminoylacomida.com.   Since every ounce on our backs count, everything we carry must be useful, worthwhile, and multiple uses. Heifer’s models also ensures that any gift goes the distance.

Agiftofchicks, ducks or geese can quickly turn into a sizeable flock that can triple a family’s income. The fowl  are easily managed as they require little space, and can help control garden pests and improve soil quality. One large chicken egg contains more than six grams of protein—which the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization indicates is about half the daily requirement for toddlers. Eggs also contain selenium, which helps build a strong immune system, and B vitamins like folate and riboflavin that help convert food into energy. Plus, chickens and ducks can lay nearly 200 eggs a year, providing plenty for families to sell for extra income.

To donate on Heifer’s site, please go here.

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  1. Devaki says:
    July 19, 2011 at 12:14 pm

    I have always supported Heifer and in fact I have my kids donate 10 bucks during the holiday season and they have to choose the animals :)

    chow! Devaki @ weavethousandflavors

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