From Child Labor to Livestock Leaders: How the Kathakhola Club is Empowering Their Community
31 March 2022
Meet the Kathakhola club in Malawi, a group of farmers who have turned their goat farming business into a way of eliminating child labour in their community. Before, they used to employ their own children on their coffee farms to cut down production costs and increase yields. But, they realized that this practice was affecting their children's education as absenteeism and dropouts increased.
To diversify their income and be less dependent on coffee farming, the club joined the Accelerating Action for the Elimination of Child Labor in Supply Chains in Africa (ACCEL) Project. The International Labour Organization (ILO) supported the club with eight goats and funds to construct a brick wall and grass-thatched pen to kick-start their livestock production. The members also received trainings in goat management, business management, child labour and financial literacy.
The results speak for themselves! - The Kathakhola club now has the highest number of livestock in the area, and their animals are well taken care of. They have also embraced integrated agriculture, where they sell manure and livestock to surrounding communities, leading to an increase in coffee production.
The success of the Kathakhola club highlights the power of collaboration and dedication to a shared goal. They have applauded the ILO through ACCEL Project for the support provided towards the elimination of child labour and attainment of economic empowerment in their communities. The members are proud of the progress they have made and hope to serve as an example and support other farmers in the area to follow their lead.
This inspiring story is proof that with determination and support, we can make a positive impact in our communities and create a brighter future for our children.
To diversify their income and be less dependent on coffee farming, the club joined the Accelerating Action for the Elimination of Child Labor in Supply Chains in Africa (ACCEL) Project. The International Labour Organization (ILO) supported the club with eight goats and funds to construct a brick wall and grass-thatched pen to kick-start their livestock production. The members also received trainings in goat management, business management, child labour and financial literacy.
The results speak for themselves! - The Kathakhola club now has the highest number of livestock in the area, and their animals are well taken care of. They have also embraced integrated agriculture, where they sell manure and livestock to surrounding communities, leading to an increase in coffee production.
The success of the Kathakhola club highlights the power of collaboration and dedication to a shared goal. They have applauded the ILO through ACCEL Project for the support provided towards the elimination of child labour and attainment of economic empowerment in their communities. The members are proud of the progress they have made and hope to serve as an example and support other farmers in the area to follow their lead.
This inspiring story is proof that with determination and support, we can make a positive impact in our communities and create a brighter future for our children.