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The Kyeema Foundation (Kyeema) works to improve the health and prosperity of marginalised communities and their environments.

We work in partnership with purpose-led organisations to catalyse innovations and enrich lives. We support and work with local partners to address locally identified problems. We are champions of innovative, inclusive technological approaches that lead to transformative and sustainable change in communities. We promote and scale opportunities for improved health and prosperity in three key portfol

io areas: 1) Nutrition, Health and Livelihoods 2) Resilient Communities; and 3) Innovation. By funding our programs, you support marginalised families, specifically women and children, to improve their food, nutrition, health and economic security.

20/08/2026

187,350 chickens vaccinated. 17,500 households reached. All in three months.

That's the scale of this quarter's Newcastle disease vaccination campaign across Nampula and Zambézia provinces in Mozambique, covering 145 communities and well ahead of what we'd planned for the round.

This work sits under the Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative (AID-I), led by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), which has partnered with Kyeema to deliver the livestock (poultry and goats) component of the program in Mozambique.

It was a busy quarter on every front. Over 17,000 farmers completed poultry training. Three field days in Zambézia brought in 548 participants, more than half of them women. And 12,952 goats and sheep were treated for health issues across both provinces, supporting more than 5,000 households.

One of the most encouraging signs this quarter was that communities independently built 28 chicken coops and 25 kraals this quarter, using their own money and materials, after adopting the improved designs we introduced in earlier phases of the project, a strong sign of sustained uptake and ownership.

18/08/2026

For years, disease outbreaks forced Erkenesh to sell her chickens before they reached their full potential.

Without reliable Newcastle disease vaccination, keeping poultry through outbreak season was simply too risky.

“To avoid losing my flock during the usual disease outbreak season, I often sold my chickens in May before the outbreaks occurred.”

Today, thanks to regular community-based vaccination, Erkenesh manages around 50 laying hens and earns a steady income from egg production. That income helps pay for school expenses, food, household needs, contributions to her community’s mutual-support association, and replacement pullets to keep her business growing.

Even more encouraging, she’s seeing the same transformation across her community, with more families investing in larger flocks and treating poultry as a viable business.

Supported through the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP), Kyeema Foundation is helping strengthen poultry health and create lasting livelihood opportunities for rural households across Sidama, Ethiopia.

03/08/2026

Before every successful vaccination campaign comes preparation!

In July, Community Vaccinators in Ethiopia’s Sidama Region came together for refresher training ahead of the upcoming Newcastle Disease vaccination campaign.

Across Aleta Wondo and Aleta Chuko districts, 116 Community Vaccinators strengthened their skills in safe chicken handling, vaccine administration, record keeping and reporting, while sharing lessons from previous campaigns and practical solutions to improve future service delivery.

This work is proudly supported through the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s ANCP program. Thank you to our dedicated Ethiopia team and the Community Vaccinators whose ongoing commitment is helping improve poultry health and strengthen livelihoods across their communities.

23/07/2026

Our partners at the Rural Poultry Centre in Malawi were pleased to welcome Faraimunashe Nkomo and Second Secretary Oliver Twyford-Allen from the Australian Embassy in Harare for a recent visit.

The visit was an opportunity to see some of the Rural Poultry Centre’s work firsthand, meet with communities and learn more about the impact of its poultry development programs.

Thank you to the team for taking the time to visit and connect with the communities involved in this important work.

16/07/2026

Make your donation go further this Bonus July!

For 24 hours only, donations of US$100 or more to Kyeema projects through GlobalGiving will help us access additional incentive funding.

The more we raise during Bonus Day, the greater the share of GlobalGiving’s Incentive Fund our projects can receive. Meaning your support can have an even bigger impact.

If you’ve been thinking about supporting Kyeema, now is a great time to do it!

Explore our projects on GlobalGiving and consider making a donation this Bonus July: https://www.globalgiving.org/donate/102746/kyeema-foundation/

- Eligible US donors can claim donations as tax-deductible contributions.
- Eligible UK donors donating in GBP can claim Gift Aid, adding an extra 25% to their donation through the UK Government.

10/07/2026

We’re proud to see our partnership with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) featured in their latest story on the Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative (AID-I) in Mozambique.

Together with IITA, we’re helping strengthen village poultry systems by supporting smallholder farmers with improved breeds, better flock management, vaccination, business training and stronger market connections.

It’s inspiring to see the opportunities this work is creating for women and young people, helping build resilient poultry businesses that improve incomes, food security and nutrition.

A big thank you to IITA and all of our partners for their collaboration and commitment to creating lasting impact in rural communities.

Read the full story here: https://blogs.iita.org/breeding-chickens-raising-dreams-building-youthful-and-community-livelihoods-through-poultry-farming-in-mozambique/

09/07/2026

Johnny Joe is one of the youngest participants in a recent mangrove restoration activity supported by Svitzer Australia in partnership with Scouts PNG in Hanuabada, Papua New Guinea.

A junior Scout with the 1st Headquarters Scout Troop, Johnny has already learned an important lesson: caring for nature is part of caring for his community. One of the Scout Laws teaches members to protect natural resources, and Johnny has always taken part in work parades and community clean-up activities as part of earning his Scout service badges.

Taking part in the mangrove planting was another opportunity for Johnny to put those values into action, helping restore an important coastal ecosystem while learning alongside his community.

As his Scout leader, Ediola Avosa, shared:
“It is very encouraging for us as leaders because we know our children understand the importance of looking after our environment.”

Thank you, Johnny, for helping care for your community and setting such a wonderful example. We love seeing young people getting involved in protecting the environment and taking pride in the places, they call home.

08/07/2026

More updates from the Rural Poultry Centre in Malawi's Farmer Field School in Chadza!

Four local women have now completed training and are preparing to hatch vaccinated chicks to sell within their communities, creating small businesses that generate income for their families while making healthy birds more accessible to local farmers.

As more farmers gain access to vaccinated chicks, stronger village flocks will mean more eggs, more meat and improved livelihoods across the community.

The training was officially opened by Senior Group Village Head Mlongwa, a longstanding supporter of the project. Her words of encouragement and endorsement gave participants an extra boost of confidence as they embark on this exciting new opportunity.
We’re looking forward to following their journey and sharing more updates as they establish their businesses and begin supplying vaccinated chicks to farmers across the region.

With thanks to the Australian Government through the Direct Aid Program and our partner Rural Poultry Centre Malawi for making this possible.

02/07/2026

Continuing the investment in the knowledge of our Master Farmers from across Papua New Guinea, they came together for a workshop led by Professor Robyn Alders AO, a leading expert in village poultry systems. Dr Robyn facilitated four days of practical learning designed to strengthen the skills, confidence and leadership of Kyeema’s growing network of Master Farmers.

Together, participants explored advanced flock management, business development, record keeping and adult training techniques before putting their learning into practice through farm visits and hands-on discussions. Throughout the workshop, Dr Robyn shared practical advice, answered technical questions and worked alongside each Master Farmer to strengthen not only their farms, but also their ability to train, mentor and support others in their communities.

The workshop was an opportunity for Master Farmers from across PNG to share experiences, celebrate successes, tackle common challenges and build lasting relationships. As our network continues to grow, these connections will become an invaluable source of knowledge, encouragement and peer support long after the workshop has ended.

A highlight of the week was visiting several nearby Master Farms, where Dr Robyn worked one-on-one with farmers to discuss site-specific improvements, sustainable village chicken production and opportunities to strengthen their businesses. These conversations complemented the workshop sessions and provided practical ideas that participants could immediately put into practice.

A huge thank you to Dr Robyn for so generously sharing her knowledge, passion and time, and to all our incredible Master Farmers for their enthusiasm, openness and commitment to learning. We can’t wait to see the ripple effect as they continue to train, mentor and support more farmers across Papua New Guinea.

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