Nancy Nguluwe, a resident of Mtende community in Mzimba, is one of the participants in Ungweru Organisation’s Income, Nutrition and Food Security Project. Nancy lives with six children and three additional household members, making a household of nine.
Through the project, Nancy received two pigs under the pass-on model. In this model, each participant who receives livestock is expected to pass on some of the offspring to other members of the community who have not yet benefited. This approach ensures that more households gradually access the livestock and the opportunities that come with it.
Nancy shared that once her pigs multiply, she will give some offspring to fellow participants, as required by the project.
“I will give 2 pigs from the offsprings to a project participant as the project requires, i will keep the remaining piglets for my livelihood”, said Nancy.
She also plans to sell some of the offspring to earn income. With the money, she hopes to buy iron sheets for her house, provide food and clothing for her children, and pay their school fees.
“One pig costs not less than K600,000. If I am able to care for the pigs and they produce around nine piglets, the income from selling them will help me buy iron sheets for my house, provide food and clothing for my children, and pay their school fees,” said Nancy.
Noel Kumwenda, Programs Manager for Ungweru Organisation, explained the importance of the intervention.
“This initiative is designed to support families like Nancy’s by improving household income, nutrition and food security. The pass-on model helps more families benefit over time, creating stronger and more resilient communities,” he said.
The Income, Nutrition and Food Security Project is supported with funding from Misean Cara. It aims to strengthen livelihoods, improve household nutrition, and enhance food security in communities like Mtende.