Comprehensive development for the far South-East

Integrated Rural Development Program – For improved health, food security, income

People in the far south-eastern part of Swaziland will benefit from this integrated rural development program that strives to improve livelihoods through a multi-faceted approach. Sahee already supported two poultry projects in this region. Members of these two projects may join in for the new activities. Support is given in the following fields:
1. Formation of at least 10 Savings- and Credit-clubs per annum. Through these clubs members increase their financial stability and get better access to credits. Interest directly benefits the saving-and credit-clubs.
2. Strengthening Subsistence-Agriculture: Everyone in the area is invited to learn more about low-input agriculture and to improve food-production at the household level. This activity is especially important in this time of increasing food prices.
3. Development of income-generating activities in close cooperation with local people. A saloon? A charging station for batteries of mobile phones? A Kiosk? A dressmaker shop? These would be thinkable activities. Any activity that is feasible and responds to people"s wishes can become a viable means to generate income.
4. Raising awareness in the field of HIV/AIDS. Swaziland is on a good way to fight this epidemic but on a personal level HIV/AIDS is still much tabooed. Dangerous and wrong beliefs how an infection can be avoided are still widespread and will be targeted in the awareness campaign.