This morning we went to the Kibilizi Food Security Site, this area has been involved with Food Security for about 4 years. There is some very good improvements seen here. We managed to visit three farms and saw that they had improved there, they were also very open to suggestions from us on how they could improve even more. Rachael had the paravets ask the farmers questions and to come up with suggestions on improvements. She made a few other suggestions as well but overall the paravets did well.
Rachael noticed an overall increase in milk production from when we first came- 7-10 litres/day on some of the farms. And we saw salt blocks on some farms, raised feeders and farmers trying to regularly supply water. Rachael was also pleased to see that the stalls were relatively clean.
Rachael noticed an overall increase in milk production from when we first came- 7-10 litres/day on some of the farms. And we saw salt blocks on some farms, raised feeders and farmers trying to regularly supply water. Rachael was also pleased to see that the stalls were relatively clean.
Three AVI’s taught again did the talk on disease transmission to the beneficiaries – it was Callixte, the paravet for the area as well as Felicien and Assinapol from Kigeme. They broke up the talk in three parts, each taking a section. They did well with Rachael just having to add a few things. They had an outline that they followed and so it was a very consistent talk given today and the talk given at Cyivugiza yesterday.
The cooperative also gave us a nice outline of a summary from last year and previous years’ teachings. They could talk about rabies and its significance, about detecting cows in heat, deworming protocols, raised feeders and supplements and other topics Rachael has taught in previous years.
Over this past while they grew maize and had a good harvest, they sold the maize fresh, and made 145 000Rwf- they also gave members of cooperative some fresh corn for personal consumption. They are presently growing wheat and awaiting its harvest. They also grew Irish potatoes and got 12 kg of seed back – A very good harvest! They are trying to do modern agriculture and put into practice what the Food Security Program has taught them.
They were very positive about making changes and voiced that they will continue to do so. It sounded like they were using the Paravet in the area for advice and listening to what he has to say. Another bonus that we learned this morning was that they hope to get electricity into the area soon! We are seeing more and more areas with power!
The cooperative also gave us a nice outline of a summary from last year and previous years’ teachings. They could talk about rabies and its significance, about detecting cows in heat, deworming protocols, raised feeders and supplements and other topics Rachael has taught in previous years.
Over this past while they grew maize and had a good harvest, they sold the maize fresh, and made 145 000Rwf- they also gave members of cooperative some fresh corn for personal consumption. They are presently growing wheat and awaiting its harvest. They also grew Irish potatoes and got 12 kg of seed back – A very good harvest! They are trying to do modern agriculture and put into practice what the Food Security Program has taught them.
They were very positive about making changes and voiced that they will continue to do so. It sounded like they were using the Paravet in the area for advice and listening to what he has to say. Another bonus that we learned this morning was that they hope to get electricity into the area soon! We are seeing more and more areas with power!
 Paravet Callixte of Kibiblizi Parish teaching on direct disease transmission.  Paravet Felicien from Kigeme Parish teaching on indirect disease transmission |   Paravet Assinapol of Kigeme Parish teaching on disease prevention and biosecurity |
This afternoon we met with the Pastor Augustin, Food Security Program coordinator, Pst. Dr. Felicien and Emmanuel the agronomist. We discussed how the trainings all went and what we saw at all the sites we visited. We evaluated the ‘train-the-trainer’ way of delivering the information and all seemed pleased!! We also discussed communication as well as future plans! A very productive meeting!!
Late this afternoon we had a string of visitors!! All our young friends we have known forever, and both ‘our boys’ that we are supporting in secondary school! A real treat, our babies are all growing up!! Joseph and Emmanuel are in their last year of secondary school!!!!!!
Late this afternoon we had a string of visitors!! All our young friends we have known forever, and both ‘our boys’ that we are supporting in secondary school! A real treat, our babies are all growing up!! Joseph and Emmanuel are in their last year of secondary school!!!!!!
Our boys (left to right) - Bosco, Joseph and Emmanuel- all grown up.
Grace and her new baby girl
JC and Daniel
This evening we went to Bishop Augustin and his wife, Virginia’s house for a farwell dinner. We were joined by many of our friends here. It was a very lovely evening and we came away feeling very blessed to have such a wonderful Rwandan family!!
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