THE PROBLEM

POVERTY & HOPELESSNESS

Poverty is crippling Mozambique, one of the poorest nations in the world. What is Poverty? Poverty is hunger, lack of shelter, being sick and not being able to see a doctor. It is not knowing how to read, not having a job and it is fear for the future. The people of Mozambique lack representation, freedom and there is a real absence of hope. They face significant problems:
 

• 52% of the population are living below the poverty line.

• Only 40% of the population has access to clean water.

• Drought has forced many people to use contaminated water,  leading to increasing rates of cholera and diarrhea.  

• About 1.5 million of Mozambique’s children are orphans, and approximately half the population is under the age of 17.
   

“To live without hope is to cease to live” – Dostoevsky

The effects of undernourishment can be severe and life-long. Children who are well-fed are better able to participate in school.

The importance of education in the life of a child cannot be overstated. Education is central to a child’s development and full participation in society.
 

We believe well nourished, well cared for, healthy children are more likely to survive and develop into healthy and productive adults.  Able to make a meaningful contribution to social, economic and Kingdom impact of their families, communities and nation.
 

The objectives of Divine Poultry Project are as follows:
 Establish a model farm.
 Start self-sustaining replicable businesses
 Provide jobs and job training in impoverished communities targeting women and young adults.
 Provide practical experiential business training
 Utilize businesses to provide essential protein to children.