Agapai's Gift of Goats is a program that aims to support impoverished families in achieving financial independence through goat rearing. Goat rearing is a viable livelihood option in rural areas with minimal education and access to non-farmed land. The ROI associated with goat rearing makes it a highly appealing venture to undertake. Goats offer a plethora of benefits including, but not limited to, nourishing and easily digestible milk, optimal crop fertilisation, and a source of income for families.
The program is geared towards areas with socio-economic disadvantages, particularly those where cultural and social norms still oppress the most vulnerable and underprivileged groups. To address such concerns, education on goat rearing, and disease management, such as deworming and immunisation, is provided for the first two years by Agapai. Local communities possess knowledge of goat rearing but lack resources, and as such, are easily exploited for their herding expertise. Agapai intervenes by gifting goat pairs to socio-economically disadvantaged households, including widows and widowers. Since the early months of 2019, Agapai has brought over 200 families out of poverty through the Gift of Goats project.